Meals on Wheels

ABOUT MEALS ON WHEELS

Meals on Wheels helps people live safe and independent lives in their own homes by providing nutritional meals and daily friendly contact. Beyond the meal, a daily check gives families and caregivers the reassurance that their loved one is okay. It is not the purpose of this program to add to the isolation or inactivity of a person who can prepare or obtain their own meals.

All meals provide a third of the RDA. Diabetic and other prescribed diets can be accommodated. Hot meals are delivered Monday-Friday between 11 AM – 12:30 PM. Weekend meals are available if needed. Hot meals are delivered on Saturday, with a frozen meal option for Sunday.

ABOUT MEALS ON WHEELS

Meals on Wheels helps people live safe and independent lives in their own homes by providing nutritional meals and daily friendly contact. Beyond the meal, a daily check gives families and caregivers the reassurance that their loved one is okay. It is not the purpose of this program to add to the isolation or inactivity of a person who can prepare or obtain their own meals.

All meals provide a third of the RDA. Diabetic and other prescribed diets can be accommodated. Hot meals are delivered Monday-Friday between 11 AM – 12:30 PM. Weekend meals are available if needed. Hot meals are delivered on Saturday, with a frozen meal option for Sunday.

ELIGIBILITY, FEES, & FUNDING

  • Meals are delivered to the elderly and home-bound residents in the City of Muscatine who are unable to prepare their own meals.
  • Priority is given to persons age 60 or older.
  • Meals are available on a short-term basis for persons recovering from a hospital stay or long-term, depending on need.
  • Meals are prepared by Trinity Hospital and are delivered by volunteers.
  • A sliding scale fee schedule determines the meal cost, and bills are sent out monthly.
  • The Meals on Wheels program is funded by The City of Muscatine, Charitable Funds, local businesses, individual donors, and client participation.
  • Meals on Wheels of Muscatine is a member of Meals on Wheels of America.

ELIGIBILITY, FEES, & FUNDING

  • Meals are delivered to the elderly and home-bound residents in the City of Muscatine who are unable to prepare their own meals.
  • Priority is given to persons age 60 or older.
  • Meals are available on a short-term basis for persons recovering from a hospital stay or long-term, depending on need.
  • Meals are prepared by Trinity Hospital and are delivered by volunteers.
  • A sliding scale fee schedule determines the meal cost, and bills are sent out monthly.
  • The Meals on Wheels program is funded by The City of Muscatine, Charitable Funds, local businesses, individual donors, and client participation.
  • Meals on Wheels of Muscatine is a member of Meals on Wheels of America.

VOLUNTEERS

The Meals on Wheels Program always looks for new volunteers to deliver meals weekly, monthly, or as-needed. Consider the difference you can make for someone who can no longer prepare their own meals. Even a small contribution of your time and/or money can make a difference in the life of a senior.

Ask your employer and colleagues about delivering meals as a team-building project.

Volunteers donate their time and transportation cost.

VOLUNTEERS

The Meals on Wheels Program always looks for new volunteers to deliver meals weekly, monthly, or as-needed. Consider the difference you can make for someone who can no longer prepare their own meals. Even a small contribution of your time and/or money can make a difference in the life of a senior.

Ask your employer and colleagues about delivering meals as a team-building project.

Volunteers donate their time and transportation cost.

All meals provide a third of the RDA. Diabetic and other prescribed diets can be accommodated. Hot meals are delivered Monday-Friday between 11 AM – 12:30 PM. Weekend meals are available if needed. Hot meals are delivered on Saturday, with a frozen meal option for Sunday.