Human Services

The program is temporarily suspended.  

Feel free to request Meals on Wheels or discuss other service options
by contacting Information & Assistance 913-715-8861.

The Home Plate nutrition program is a program of the Johnson County Area Agency on Aging supported by the Older Americans Act. The program provides short-term meal service to seniors and retired veterans to assist in their recuperation, decreasing the incidence of hospital readmission.

Contact Information:

Nutrition Program Staff
(913) 715-8810
(888) 214-4404 - toll free

Frequent Questions:

Who qualifies for the Home Plate meal program?

Patients age 60+, homebound, and discharging to a home in Johnson County from a participating hospital/rehabilitation facility can be referred for the Home Plate Meal Program by social service staff.

Seniors who have already been receiving the traditional Meals on Wheels program just prior to their hospital admission may restart their Meals on Wheels by calling 913-715-8896.

How do I get started on the Home Plate Meal Program?

If you meet the eligibility requirements and are discharging from a participating hospital/rehabilitation facility, a hospital discharge planner or social work staff member, (or you, or your family/advocate) may make a referral to the program by calling the Information & Assistance line at 913-715-8861.   A microwavable 7-day frozen meal pack is available for anyone age 60+ discharging from our participating hospitals.

How much will the meal cost?

Donations are accepted.

When will the Home Plate meals be delivered?

Following a referral to the Home Plate nutrition program, a staff member with the Johnson County Area Agency on Aging will contact the patient to make arrangements to deliver the 7-day frozen meal pack to the patient at home within 72 hours of hospital discharge.

What support will the Nutrition Program staff provide for the Home Plate Nutrition Program?

A nutrition assessment will be made within 3 days of discharge, and follow-up calls will be placed to determine the need for additional services such as the Outreach Nurse Home Visiting Program from the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment, ongoing nutrition services, or supportive in-home services provided by the Johnson County Area Agency on Aging.

What kind of food will be served?

Eligible seniors referred by social work staff from participating hospitals will receive one 7-day meal plan pack. Each meal includes a meat entree, vegetable, fruit, dessert, and whole wheat bread or cornbread, and milk. Meals are designed to meet the nutritional needs of older adults.

The Area Agency on Aging provides nutritious meals at six Neighborhood Centers. In addition, Neighborhood Centers offer a variety of services, activities, and educational programs for older individuals in the community.

Contact Information:

Aging Information Specialists
(913) 715-8861, (888) 214-4404 - toll free
Contact Aging Information

Frequent Questions:

Where are the Neighborhood Centers located? 

• De Soto Civic Center - 32905 W 84th St. - 585-1762
• Gardner Senior Center - 128 E Park - 856-3471
• Lenexa Senior Center - 13425 Walnut - 888-6141
• Merriam Senior Center - in the Irene B. French Community Center - 5701 Merriam Drive - 677-2048
• Overland Park Senior Center - in the Matt Ross Community Center - 8101 Marty St. - 648-2949
• Spring Hill Civic Center - 401 N Madison - 592-3180

 *Please note that since the building in which the Olathe Senior Center was located has been sold, staff have set up an Olathe Pickup Location for Meals on Wheels at the Johnson County Health Services Building, 11875 S. Sunset 715-8898 until a new location for a center can be found. Volunteers may pickup meals by ringing the doorbell by the double doors at the North loading dock.

Who can attend the Neighborhood Center?

A hot noon meal is available for anyone age 60+ and their spouse. People under age 60 are also welcome to eat lunch, but must pay full cost of the meal.

How do I make a reservation for a lunch meal?

Call the Neighborhood Center by 10:00 a.m. the day before.

How much will the meal cost?

• The suggested donation for a person age 60+ and their spouse is $3.00 per meal. No one is denied a meal if they are unable to donate.
• Meals are funded in part through the Older Americans Act and the Kansas Department on Aging.

What activities are provided at the Neighborhood Center?

Each Neighborhood Center offers a variety of social activities and educational programs.

What hours are the Centers open?

Neighborhood Centers are open Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m .- 1:00 p.m. A meal is served daily at 11:30 a.m.

What kind of food will be served?  

May 2019 Nutrition Menu          |    May 2019 Breakfast Menu & Nutrition Education 

June 2019 Nutrition Menu          |    June 2019 Breakfast Menu & Nutrition Education

Menu Descriptions for April - June 2019

Meals are planned to meet the nutritional needs of older adults.  Modified diets are available: Regular diet.  No concentrated sweets such as cakes with frosting, sweetened fruit pies.  Nutrition Education for each month is printed on the back of each menu.

Do the Neighborhood Centers close if the weather is bad?

Centers will close if road or weather conditions are hazardous.

• Listen to one of the following radio stations: KCMO AM-710, KCMO FM-94.9 or KMBZ AM 980, or watch one of the following TV stations: KMBC-TV 9, KSHB-TV 41 or WDAF-TV 4 regarding the closure of Johnson County Neighborhood Centers due to weather. OR
• Call the Johnson County Center after 9:00 am to check if a Neighborhood Center is open. The Central Olathe Office may also be called at 715-8888.

How can I volunteer at a Center?

Neighborhood Centers have many volunteer opportunities. Volunteers are needed to assist in meal service, social activities and educational programming. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 715-8859.