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Managed by SWIRCA's Nutrition Department, Meals on Wheels Southwestern Indiana provides local seniors and those in need with hot, nutritious meals.
We provide more than 120,000 meals each year through 19 neighborhood lunch sites and 9 home meal delivery routes in six counties in Southwestern Indiana including Vanderburgh, Warrick, Posey, Gibson, Spencer and Perry Counties.
SWIRCA follows federal dietary guidelines and meal plans for optimal nutrition.
Meal Service
Meals are served Monday thru Friday in all six counties (Vanderburgh, Warrick, Posey, Gibson, Perry, and Spencer) and are prepared and delivered from SWIRCA's very own kitchen. Times vary at different lunch sites.
Cost
Meals are provided on a donation basis for people 60 plus. There is no set fee or charge for a meal, and no one is denied for lack of payment. Suggested contribution for Title III meals is $4.00 per meal. Cash, checks and food stamp vouchers are accepted.
Daily Menu
Each meal is served with one protein, vegetable and starch, a slice of bread or roll, dessert and a beverage.
To review our daily Ivy Cafe menu, please click here.
Delivering More Than Just A Meal
Lunch Sites like SWIRCA's Ivy Cafe`, provide engagement opportunities and help keep seniors active in our community. Frequent in-home visits through Meal Delivery provides unique opportunities to meet nutritional needs, combat social isolation, address safety hazards, and provide holistic care.
Join us for food, fellowship, and fun! The Ivy Cafe`, SWIRCA's largest congregate meal site, is located in SWIRCA's Activity and Wellness Center at 16 W. Virginia Street in Evansville, Indiana.
Eligibility
There are no set income eligibility requirements
Lunch Sites
Individuals must be 60 years or older
Meal Delivery
At least 60 years of age or enrolled as a CHOICE client.
No one in the home that can drive
Unable to prepare meals for yourself
Home delivered meals are the most cost effective method
Be willing to participate in an in-home assessment
If you have questions regarding eligibility, please contact the Nutrition Department at (812) 464-7807 or (866) 501-0067.
No one should have to go hungry. But for some older adults, getting a hot, nutritious meal is not easy and obstacles like limited transportation, health problems or mobility issues make finding a meal much more difficult. We know that good nutrition is the cornerstone of a healthy life. Yet, hunger and malnutrition among seniors in America and here at home are a growing crisis.
While SWIRCA does receive federal and state funding to help pay for nutritional services, governmental assistance is not nearly enough to meet the demand for Meals on Wheels services.
Due to rising food costs, a reduction in governmental assistance, and the growing demand for nutritional services, we need your help to ensure we can still provide the necessary support for our growing senior population, including your friends and neighbors.
Your one-time gift of $50 will provide one week of nutritious meals for a local senior.
A monthly gift of $25 or $1.19 a day will provide a total of 30 meals a year.
Donations to SWIRCA & More can be made securely online and are accepted in our office located at 16 W. Virginia Street, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm.
City of Evansville and the Community Development Block Grant is a partial donor.
