Programs
Meals On Wheels
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Hundreds of Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver nutritious meals to older adults (age 60 and older) who can no longer grocery shop or easily prepare balanced meals. Persons under age 60 on Disability may be eligible.
How it Works
Meals are fresh prepared by Jeanie Marshal Foods, flash frozen and delivered to our sites throughout Cumberland and York counties from which volunteers deliver meals Monday through Friday directly to the doors of home bound seniors.
Benefits
Meals on Wheels volunteers ensure that you or your loved one receives a healthy meal and a friendly visit.
Eligibility
Meals on Wheels volunteers can deliver meals to you if you are:
- Age 60 or older (there are a limited number of spots available for people under age 60 and disabled);
- Primarily home bound (get out with difficulty);
- Unable to regularly prepare nutritious meals;
- Without consistent daytime help to prepare meals; and,
- Able to accept meals during the delivery time frame.
Do you have a short-term need? Sometimes a temporary health problem is all it takes to disrupt the normal cooking routine - just when good nutrition is necessary to heal and recover from surgery or illness. Meals on Wheels can help, even on a short-term basis.
Cost
There is no income eligibility requirement for Meals on Wheels. Meals are provided at a suggested donation of $15 per week or $3 per meal. No one, however, will be turned away for the inability to give at the suggested rate.
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How to Sign Up
It’s easy—just give us a call at 1-800-400-MEAL(6325) or submit an online referral now.
Volunteers
Meals on Wheels depends on more than 575 volunteers to help package and deliver its meals to nearly 2,000 individuals throughout York and Cumberland counties. Are you interested in lending a hand? Often, the rewards are as great as a smile, a thank you, and a question, “Will you be back tomorrow?”
Ready to volunteer? It can take as little time as two hours a month, a week, or a day. Give us a call.
