Senior Meals in Hamilton County
Last Updated: August 2026
Hamilton County seniors can find meal programs for both home delivery and community dining. Options include Meals on Wheels, CICOA senior nutrition programs and meals at local senior centers.
Quick Answer
If you need meals delivered to your home, contact:
Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County
395 Westfield Road
Noblesville, IN 46060
Phone: 317-776-7159
Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County
→ View Our Meals on Wheels Guide
For community meals and other senior nutrition programs, CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions serves Hamilton County.
View CICOA Senior Meal Programs
Community Lunches for Seniors
CICOA’s Neighborhood Meals program provides lunches at community locations throughout Central Indiana, including Hamilton County.
One Hamilton County location is:
PrimeLife Enrichment
1078 3rd Avenue SW
Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: 317-815-7000
CICOA currently lists lunch at PrimeLife at 11:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Reservations are required.
CICOA Meal Reservations: 317-803-6042
View CICOA Neighborhood Meal Locations
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County delivers meals to residents who have difficulty preparing food because of age, illness, disability or other circumstances.
Meal delivery can be arranged from 2 to 5 weekdays per week, and special diets can be accommodated with a physician’s dietary prescription. Financial assistance may also be available.
→ View Meals on Wheels Eligibility & Details
CICOA Home-Delivered Meals
CICOA also provides home-delivered meals for qualifying older adults.
Eligibility generally includes people who are homebound, unable to prepare their own meals and are:
- Age 60 or older
- The spouse of someone age 60 or older
- Under 60 with a disability and receiving certain qualifying services
CICOA offers daily hot-meal delivery in Hamilton County.
View CICOA Home-Delivered Meals
CICOA Dine Dollars
For more independent older adults, CICOA’s Dine Dollars program provides another option.
Adults age 60 and older can enroll to receive meals at participating restaurants and hospital cafeterias for a suggested contribution.
View CICOA Senior Nutrition Programs
Need Groceries Too?
Senior meal programs don’t necessarily replace groceries and other household food needs.
Hamilton County has additional food pantries and food-assistance programs.
Local Tips
- Call ahead for community meals because reservations may be required.
- Ask about financial assistance if you cannot afford meal-delivery costs.
- Meals on Wheels isn’t limited to seniors; disability or illness may also qualify someone for service.
- CICOA has both home-delivered and community meal programs.
- Ask about special dietary needs when enrolling.
- If transportation is a problem, PrimeLife Enrichment also offers transportation services for Hamilton County residents age 50 and older.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can seniors get meals in Hamilton County?
Options include Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County, CICOA home-delivered meals and CICOA Neighborhood Meals at community locations such as PrimeLife Enrichment.
Are there free senior meals?
Some programs accept voluntary contributions, while others charge for meals. Financial assistance may be available depending on the program and the person’s eligibility.
Where can seniors eat a community lunch?
CICOA currently offers Neighborhood Meals at PrimeLife Enrichment in Carmel on designated weekdays. Reservations are required.
Can meals be delivered to a senior’s home?
Yes. Both Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County and CICOA provide home-delivered meal programs.
What if a senior needs other kinds of assistance?
The Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County helps older adults locate local aging resources and services.
Shepherd’s Center Reaching Resources
Related Pages
→ Meals on Wheels
→ Food Pantries
→ Food Assistance
→ Family & Community Wellness
Official Resources
Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County
Home-delivered meals for Hamilton County residents who need help preparing meals.
Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions
Home-delivered meals, Neighborhood Meals and other senior nutrition programs.
CICOA Senior Meals & Nutrition
PrimeLife Enrichment
Hamilton County senior center offering meals, activities, transportation and other services.
Hamilton County Senior Services
County information on organizations serving older adults.
Hamilton County Senior Services
Summary
Hamilton County seniors have several ways to get nutritious meals. Meals on Wheels and CICOA offer home-delivered options, while CICOA Neighborhood Meals provide an opportunity to eat with others at local community sites.
For home delivery, see our Meals on Wheels guide. For community lunches and additional senior nutrition programs, contact CICOA.