CHAMPSS: Seniors Meal Plan

The Johnson County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) nutrition program is pleased to offer a dining opportunity called CHAMPSS. CHAMPSS is a senior dining program for adults 60 years or older and their spouses at participating Hy-Vee grocery stores in Johnson County.

CHAMPSS, Choosing Healthy Appetizing Meal Plan Solutions for Seniors, is offered through the Older Americans Act, a federally funded program, and through the Johnson County Area Agency on Aging nutrition program.

Through CHAMPSS, older adults can receive up to one nutritious meal, seven days a week in the dining area of the Johnson County Hy-Vee grocery stores.

CHAMPSS Enrollment

Effective September 3, 2024, due to a significant increase in demand for the CHAMPSS program and the current limitations in federal funding under the Older Americans Act, we regret to announce a temporary suspension of new enrollments into the CHAMPSS program. Services for those currently enrolled will continue uninterrupted.

Residents interested in the CHAMPSS program can complete an interest form and will be contacted once their name reaches the top of the waiting list.

CHAMPSS Interest Form

CHAMPSS Updates

Due to the increased need and a high influx of enrollments in our CHAMPSS program, we are implementing a new policy regarding participant eligibility. Effective July 17, 2024, we will no longer accept new enrollments from residents outside Johnson County, KS.

Residents currently enrolled in the CHAMPSS program but residing outside of Johnson County will be grandfathered into the program. These participants can continue to enjoy the benefits of CHAMPSS as long as they complete their annual registration form without interruption and are actively using the program.

If you have any questions, please call the CHAMPSS information line at 913-715-8894.

Check meal balance

How do I donate to the CHAMPSS program?

CHAMPSS relies on grants and donations to administer the program. CHAMPSS has a suggested donation of $5.00 per meal; however, no one is denied a meal due to the inability to pay. The full cost of the meal is $7.00.

There are many ways to make donations to CHAMPSS:

Submit a payment with a check by mail: 11811 S Sunset Dr., Suite 1300, Olathe, KS 66061
Make a credit card donation online.
Make a credit card donation over the phone, 913-715-8811.
Come into the office: 11811 S Sunset Dr., Suite 1300, Olathe, KS 66061.

Donation reminders including the CHAMPSS participant's meal usage are mailed monthly in a marked CHAMPSS envelope. Enclosed with the donation reminder is a return envelope for mail in donations if participants prefer to donate by check.

How do I order more meals?

Each month CHAMPSS will load one meal a day for every day of the month onto the meal card. CHAMPSS participants will not have to reorder meals at any time. There is no pressure to use all of the meals each month. Unused meals will be removed at the end of each month. The following month, CHAMPSS participants will receive a donation reminder with their meal usage.