Meals on Wheels |
What is Meals On Wheels? This program provides a hot noon meal (and optional cold evening meal) designed to meet the nutritional needs of those who are homebound and/or disabled and unable to shop for groceries or prepare a meal for themselves.
Who is eligible? The typical recipient is 60 years of age or older and lives alone. However, eligibility is based entirely upon need. Examples are: being essentially home bound, unable to prepare meals, unable to shop for food or purchase meals, no cooking facilities, etc. There are no income requirements or restrictions, though recipients who are able can contribute towards the costs of the meal ($2.50 is a suggested anonymous donation per meal). No one will be denied service due to inability to contribute. |
Meals on Wheels Delivery
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What's in a typical meal? All meals are prepared on-site at Multi-Service under the supervision of a registered dietitian whose intent is to provide a balanced, nutritious and appealing meal. Most noon meals include a portion of meat (protein), one vegetable, and one serving of starch (such as potato or rice), bread or roll, margarine, 1% milk, and dessert or fruit. Cold evening meals include a sandwich, side, dessert and a drink. All prepared meals are low-salt, low-fat and low sugar and therefore accommodate most prescription diets ordered by physicians.
How does someone get started? Anyone can make a referral to Meals on Wheels by calling Multi-Service at (610) 367-6957. The Meals on Wheels Case Manager will make a home visit to assess eligibility. Eligible individuals will begin receiving meals within the next week. Those who are not eligible may be referred to The Center at Spring Street which offers a variety of programs and services including a hot noon day meal to anyone age 55+ or disabled. The length of time that an individual receives meals is based on need. Meals on Wheels can provide short-term assistance for someone recuperating from an illness or injury and long-term service can be provided if necessary. Meals on Wheels provides individuals an opportunity to remain independent in their own homes.
The Meals on Wheels program is funded by the Berks County Area Agency on Aging and Montgomery County Aging and Adult Services. The meals are prepared by a chef and prep chef who oversee a host of kitchen volunteers. Trained volunteers deliver the meals 5 days a week. In the event of enclement weather, meal delivery may be canceled. Emergency "snow packs" are available to recipients to be used for these occasions.
How does someone get started? Anyone can make a referral to Meals on Wheels by calling Multi-Service at (610) 367-6957. The Meals on Wheels Case Manager will make a home visit to assess eligibility. Eligible individuals will begin receiving meals within the next week. Those who are not eligible may be referred to The Center at Spring Street which offers a variety of programs and services including a hot noon day meal to anyone age 55+ or disabled. The length of time that an individual receives meals is based on need. Meals on Wheels can provide short-term assistance for someone recuperating from an illness or injury and long-term service can be provided if necessary. Meals on Wheels provides individuals an opportunity to remain independent in their own homes.
The Meals on Wheels program is funded by the Berks County Area Agency on Aging and Montgomery County Aging and Adult Services. The meals are prepared by a chef and prep chef who oversee a host of kitchen volunteers. Trained volunteers deliver the meals 5 days a week. In the event of enclement weather, meal delivery may be canceled. Emergency "snow packs" are available to recipients to be used for these occasions.
Need Meals on Wheels
for you or a loved one?
Please submit the following information and our Meals on Wheels Case Manager will get back to you as soon as possible during our regular business hours:
Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
If you need immediate assistance, please contact Madison Bowman at 610-367-6957 Ext:223 or email her at mbowman@boyertownareamulti-service.org
610-367-6957.
Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
If you need immediate assistance, please contact Madison Bowman at 610-367-6957 Ext:223 or email her at mbowman@boyertownareamulti-service.org
610-367-6957.
