Meals on Wheels in Hamilton County
Last Updated: August 2026
Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County delivers nutritious meals directly to residents who have difficulty preparing meals because of age, disability, illness or other circumstances.
Meal delivery can be arranged on either a short-term or long-term basis.
Quick Answer
Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County
395 Westfield Road
Noblesville, IN 46060
Phone: 317-776-7159
Residents can request service themselves, or a referral can be made by a family member, physician, hospital, church or other person helping them.
Who Can Receive Meals?
Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County serves people who may have difficulty preparing nutritious meals at home, including residents who are:
- Older adults
- Homebound
- Living with a disability
- Chronically ill
- Recovering from illness or hospitalization
- Otherwise unable to regularly prepare meals
You don’t necessarily need to receive meals permanently. Short-term assistance is also available.
Meal Delivery Options
Meals are delivered Monday through Friday, and several options are available.
Residents can receive:
- A hot lunch
- A hot lunch plus a cold supper
- Frozen meals for weekends
Delivery schedules can be customized from 2 to 5 weekdays per week.
View Current Meal Options & Prices
Special Diets
Meals are prepared in healthcare facilities under the supervision of registered dietitians.
Special dietary needs can be accommodated, including:
- Diabetic diets
- Heart-healthy diets
- Low-fat/low-cholesterol diets
- Renal diets for dialysis patients
A dietary prescription from the recipient’s physician is required so Meals on Wheels can provide the appropriate meals.
How Much Does It Cost?
Meals on Wheels charges for meals, with the cost depending on the meal plan selected.
However, financial assistance is available.
Support through CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions, Medicaid Waiver programs or the Meals on Wheels Sponsor A Meal program may cover some or all of the cost for qualifying residents.
If paying for meals is difficult, don’t assume you won’t qualify. Ask about financial assistance when applying.
View Meals & Financial Assistance
How to Sign Up
You can start service by contacting Meals on Wheels directly.
Phone: 317-776-7159
You can also complete the enrollment form online.
Get Started With Meals on Wheels
The organization will contact the recipient’s physician for the required dietary prescription.
More Food Assistance
If you need groceries in addition to prepared meals, Hamilton County has food pantries and other food-assistance programs.
Residents who need additional help with transportation, housing, utilities or other necessities can also explore:
Local Tips
- You can apply for yourself or help arrange meals for someone else.
- Meals can be temporary or long-term.
- Ask about financial assistance if the meal cost is difficult to afford.
- Tell Meals on Wheels about medical dietary restrictions when applying.
- You don’t have to receive meals five days a week.
- Hospital discharge staff can help refer someone who needs meal delivery after returning home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meals on Wheels only for senior citizens?
No. Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County also serves people who are disabled, chronically ill or homebound and unable to adequately prepare meals for themselves.
Does Meals on Wheels deliver throughout Hamilton County?
Yes. Meals on Wheels serves residents throughout Hamilton County. Its records show deliveries across all eight Hamilton County communities.
Are the meals free?
Not automatically. Recipients are normally charged for meals, but financial assistance may pay part or all of the cost for eligible residents.
Can I get meals for only a few days each week?
Yes. Delivery schedules can be customized from a minimum of 2 days to a maximum of 5 weekdays per week.
Can they provide diabetic or heart-healthy meals?
Yes. Meals on Wheels can accommodate several medically necessary diets with a physician’s dietary prescription.
Related Pages
→ Food Pantries
→ Food Assistance
→ Family & Community Wellness
→ Free Clinics
Official Resources
Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County
Home-delivered meals for elderly, disabled, chronically ill and homebound Hamilton County residents.
Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County
Meals on Wheels Services & Enrollment
Current meal options, pricing, enrollment and financial-assistance information.
Hamilton County Senior Services
County information about additional organizations serving older Hamilton County residents.
Hamilton County Senior Services
Summary
Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County delivers nutritious meals to residents who have difficulty preparing food because of age, disability, chronic illness or other circumstances.
Meal delivery is available 2 to 5 weekdays per week, special medical diets can be accommodated, and financial assistance may be available for residents who cannot afford the full meal cost.
Call 317-776-7159 or view Meals on Wheels services to get started.