Description:

Provides meals to seniors, people with disabilities, veterans, and anyone unable to make their own food. Provides short-term support to help during recovery after surgery, or long-term services to support a healthy life.

Also offers congregate meals at Niles Senior Cafe !€“ Enjoy the same delicious meals our home delivered meal clients receive, but in a setting where camaraderie is shared.

Pet Food Program !€“ Offers delivery of a weekly portion of pet food each week to ensure clients have companionship and do not need to share their people food with those companions.

To see a full four week rotating menu, visit: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d1cd276c43ec00001d3c880/t/61006e64cb469749f086c353/1627418238958/Home+Delivered+Meals+Menu.pdf

Eligibility:

Must be unable to cook or shop for themselves or require assistance with meal preparation on a regular basis or would like help on a short-term basis after hospitalization, an accident, illness or as relief for the primary caregiver

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

The cost of meals is determined by client income. The regular cost per day is $10 per meal.
Reduced fees are also available using a sliding scale. Approximately 85% of our clients qualify for reduced fees. To determine your meal cost, contact them directly.

Intake Process:

Call or visit website to apply https://mealsonwheelsnei.org/client-application

Documents Required:
- None

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

Kitchen equipment

Volunteer Opportunities:

Meal delivery drivers (Monday through Saturday)
Meal packers (Monday through Saturday)
Kitchen prep (Monday through Friday)

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Date of Official Change:

November 7, 2023

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