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Meals on Wheels

The Meals on Wheels program provides nutritious meals 5 days/week.  There is a suggested donation of $3 per meal.  Frozen weekend meals are available upon request. 

Some diabetic substitutions can be made for desserts.  Chopped meals are available for people who are unable to cut their  meal. Meals are prepard wit no added salt or sugar and are not heavily seasoned.

There are 4 basic requirements that need to be met in order to be considered for this program.

  1. You must be unable to cook because of a physical or psychological reason.
  2. You must live alone or have no help preparing meals during the day. (Exception - both husband and wife need assistance)
  3. You must be 60 years of age or older or be on a DEA or DHS Waiver program.
  4. You must be homebound and unable to get out on your own.  

There may be special circumstances that can be taken into consideration if you do not meet all of the above criteria.  You can apply directly through MOW at 351-6700 or obtain an application through the Foster DHS office.