Maria's Pizzeria and Ristorante, with Meals on Wheels, is now offering a new special menu for ages 60+ along with spouses and caregivers, in partnership with the Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois and the Community Nutrition Network and Senior Services Association. 
Maria's will be offering some of the iconic Morris restaurant's customer favorites meals, adapted to meet federal nutritional requirements for older adults. 

The new special menu will include favorites such as the Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Marsala, Spaghetti Carbonara with bacon-pancetta, Spaghetti Bolognese, Fettuccine Alfredo, Shrimp Risotto, Chicken Caesar Salad, and Julienne Salad with ham and turkey and Swiss, American, and Provolone Cheese.

The menu has been reviewed and approved by a licensed dietitian with AgeGuide, the state agency on aging.
Each meal includes three ounces of protein, one cup of vegetables (or two cups raw, leafy vegetables) half a cup of fruit, two ounces of grains , and eight ounces of milk. 

Community Nutrition Network and Senior Services Association (CNNSSA) provides home-delivered meals 5 days a week, weekend meals, shelf stable meals twice a year, and meals at local restaurants through special partnerships. Our local cafes in Morris, Mazon, Minooka and Coal City provide nutritious lunches during the week and socialization opportunities.