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Meals on Wheels
Who is eligible
Persons 60 years of age or older who are homebound
due to illness or handicap and who are unable to
prepare their own nutritious meals are eligible for
Meals on Wheels. The spouse of the eligible
participant, residing with the participant, is also
eligible to receive meals if this is in the best
interest of the participant. In addition,
handicapped persons, regardless of age, who reside
with the elderly participant are eligible.
Persons who are under
60 years of age and homebound, but who meet the
other criteria above, may receive meals for a charge
of $3.75 per meal.
Contribution Policy
Eligible participants decide for themselves what, if
anything, they can afford to donate for their meals.
The suggested donation is $3.00 per meal. You
may use your Quest card (or "Food Stamp" card) to
donate toward the cost of your meals. No
eligible person will be denied meals if unable to
make a contribution.
What are the meals
like?
The dinners include a high quality protein entree,
vegetable and rice or potato plus a choice of a
white or dark roll with margarine.
Breakfasts offer eggs, pancakes or French toast,
fruit and choice of juice. Each meal includes
non-fat dry milk equal to one cup of milk per meal.
Each meal meets 1/3 of the Recommended Dietary
Allowances (RDA) for older adults. Six dinners
are available in Kosher.
What is the procedure?
Once an application form is received, the Meals on
Wheels office will contact you within two weeks to
assess your eligibility and to determine the number
of meals and frequency of delivery needed.
Once enrolled in the program, an order and delivery
schedule will be assigned. You choose from a
menu that includes 31 dinner/lunch entrees and 5
breakfast items. Your contribution can be made
at delivery time with cash, check, or Quest card..
View
the Meals on Wheels menu
Apply
for Meals on Wheels/Mobile Market online
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