Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors 55+

At Chef For Hire, we’ve been proudly delivering delicious, nutritious meals right to the doors of seniors for decades. Our home-delivered meals are designed to meet the specific dietary needs of seniors, ensuring each meal is both satisfying and compliant with the latest nutritional standards. Whether you need meals for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, we have you covered.

We offer a variety of meals tailored to dietary requirements, including:

• Diabetic-Friendly Meals
• Heart-Healthy Meals
• Vegetarian Meals

Our meals are USDA compliant and meet the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for Indiana, providing seniors with the balanced nutrition they need to support their health and well-being.

We now offer Mechanically Soft and Renal diets.

Nutritionally balanced meals for seniors 55+

Delicious meals for dietary preferences: diabetic-friendly, heart-healthy, vegetarian, and more

Healthy Meals Delivered Free to Eligible Indiana Residents

Convenient, frozen, and easy to heat

Chef For Hire partners with programs that support Indiana’s senior and disabled residents.

If you’re an Indiana resident who is a senior (60+) or living with a disability, you may qualify for free nutritious, home-delivered meals through several state and federally funded programs. Chef For Hire proudly partners with the following programs to provide healthy, compliant meals tailored to your dietary needs:

• Medicaid Waiver Programs
  • Pathways for Aging (60+)
  • Health & Wellness Waiver (under 60)
  • Money Follows the Person (MFP)
• Title III Programs
  • Title III-C2 (Home-Delivered Meals)
  • Title III-E (Caregiver Support)
• SSBG Program
• CHOICE Program

Once you’re approved for services, Chef For Hire delivers a two-week supply of meals directly to your home—freshly made and ready to enjoy.

You’ll have the option to choose your meals individually or select from one of our pre-planned menus designed by our chefs and nutrition experts. It’s totally your choice! Every meal is tailored to your program qualifications and dietary needs, including heart-healthy, diabetic-friendly, vegetarian options, and more.

We make mealtime easy, so you can focus on your health and well-being.

Step 1: Check Your Eligibility

Contact your case manager, service coordinator, or local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) to find out which programs you may qualify for.

Step 2: Request Chef For Hire as Your Provider

Let your coordinator or AAA representative know you'd like Chef For Hire to be your meal provider.

Step 3: Submit Authorization

Your service coordinator will fax the necessary authorization paperwork to Chef For Hire to begin your meal service.

CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions (Central Indiana)

• Address: 8440 Woodfield Crossing Blvd., Suite 175, Indianapolis, IN 46240
• Phone: 317-254-5465 or 800-432-2422
• Website: CICOA

Area IV Agency on Aging & Community Action Programs (Lafayette)

• Address: 660 N. 36th St., Lafayette, IN 47903-4727

• Phone: 765-447-7683 or 800-382-7556

• Email: info@areaivagency.org

• Website: Area IV Agency

Aging & In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana (Fort Wayne)

• Address: 8101 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46804

• Phone: 260-745-1200 or 800-552-3662

• Website: Aging & In-Home Services

REAL Services, Inc. (South Bend)

• Address: 1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601

• Phone: 574-284-2644 or 800-552-7928

• Website: REAL Services

LifeStream Services (Yorktown)

• Address: 1701 Pilgrim Blvd., Yorktown, IN 47396

• Phone: 765-759-1121 or 800-589-1121

• Website: LifeStream Services

Thrive West Central (Terre Haute)

• Address: 2800 Poplar St., Suite 9A, Terre Haute, IN 47803

• Phone: 812-238-1561 or 800-489-1561

• Website: Thrive West Central

Area 10 Agency on Aging (Ellettsville)

• Address: 631 W. Edgewood Drive, Ellettsville, IN 47429

• Phone: 812-876-3383 or 800-844-1010

• Website: Area 10 Agency

Thrive Alliance (Columbus)

• Address: 1531 13th St., Suite G900 Columbus, IN 47201
• Phone: 812-372-6918 or 866-644-6407
• Website: Thrive Alliance

CoAction (NWICA) (Crown Point)

• Address: 5240 Fountain Drive Crown Point, IN 46307
• Phone: 219-794-1829 or 800-826-7871 TTY: 888-814-7597
• Website: CoAction

Area Five Agency on Aging & Community Services Inc. (Logansport)

• Address: 1801 Smith St., Suite 300 Logansport, IN 46947-1577
• Phone: 574-722-4451 or 800-654-9421
• Website: Area Five

LifeTime Resources Inc. (Dillsboro)

• Address: 13091 Benedict Drive Dillsboro, IN 47018
• Phone: 812-432-6200 or 800-742-5001
• Website: LifeTime Resources

Generations Vincennes University Statewide Services (Vincennes)

• Address: 1019 N. Fourth St. Vincennes, IN 47591
• Phone: 812-888-5880 or 800-742-9002
• Website: Generations

Yummy, oven-ready meals—delivered with care.

Looking for a reliable, delicious meal solution for yourself or a loved one? Chef For Hire makes it easy to enjoy nutritious, flavorful, home-delivered meals—no paperwork or program enrollment required.

Whether you’re a senior wanting to simplify mealtime, a caregiver supporting a loved one, or just someone who appreciates the convenience of healthy, ready-to-eat meals, we’ve got you covered.

What You Can Expect:

• Pick Your Favorites—Every Time
  Want to hand-pick each individual meal? You can! Or, choose from our curated chef-selected meal packs—whatever works best for you.
• Yummy and Nutritious
  Our meals are designed to nourish the body and delight the taste buds, created by expert chefs and dietitians who know how to bring flavor and balance together.
• Made for Comfort & Convenience
  All meals are delivered frozen and oven-ready, so you can simply reheat in the oven or microwave—no prep, no stress, just good food.
• Flexible Ordering
  Start with just a 10-meal minimum—order weekly, monthly, or as needed. You’re in control.
• Customization Available
  Have specific dietary needs or preferences? We can customize meal packs to fit your goals or caregiving plan.

Ready to Order?

Fill out the form below to help us learn more about your needs, and a member of our team will follow up within one business day. We're here to make mealtime easier—and a little more delicious.

Prefer to speak with someone directly? Call us at (317) 637-0845—we’re always happy to help!