A Peace Meal meal coordinator is trying to remove the stigma surrounding Peace Meal.

Shelly Tolly, Peace Meal Home Delivered Meal Coordinator, indicates that, contrary to popular belief, Peace Meal is open to any senior over the age of 60 regardless of their financial background.

Tolly says that the meals have a suggested donation of $3.50 and are available at a congregate site or there are home-delivered meals for qualifying seniors.

To sign up for the meals or to volunteer call (217)345-1800 or 1-800-543-1770.