Seniors are the most vulnerable to the coronavirus and they are also the target audience that has a great dependence on the Peace Meal program.

That is why Peace Meal leaders are doing things like sanitizing their hands before meal deliveries and wearing masks when delivering meals to area seniors. Shelly Tolly with Peace Meal says they starting wearing masks before the mandate from Governor JB Pritzker and feels sanitizing their hands before a meal delivery is a very effective way to protect seniors.

In requested situations, the Peace Meal driver can leave a meal at the doorstep for an individual. On the WHOW Morning Show Monday, Tolly tells Regional Radio News, their other requirements remain, they need to see their client and make contact with them.

Additionally, during this time, Peace Meal has had to adjust their procedure for getting their clients enrolled in the program. While there is no delay in getting the meals to the seniors, paperwork that has to be done in person is being put off until residents get the all-clear.

Peace Meal continues to enroll new clients into the program, and Tolly even notes they are finding many seniors who want to enroll just for the duration of the coronavirus outbreak to protect themselves. To get enrolled or learn more about the program, contact Peace Meal at 217-345-1800 or 800-543-1770.