Hot Meals are available for those who are home-bound, unable to prepare meals or need assistance for any other reason. A confidential needs assessment is conducted by a Mobile Meals staff member to determine a meal plan that meets each client’s needs. Meals are delivered between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
We also deliver meals in small and large volumes to nursing homes, senior day-care centers and other facilities — both on a regular basis or as relief in emergencies.
The following types of meals are available:
- Enhanced Meals (Regular & Diabetic) - For Home Delivered and Congregate Dining Center Clients – Meals meet one-third of DRI requirements (Dietary Reference Intake)
- Unenhanced Meals (Regular & Diabetic) - For Home Delivered Clients – Meals meet one-third of RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) requirements.
- Therapeutic Meals – are designed to meet specific dietary restrictions such as renal, low sodium or food allergies. Therapeutics meals are also designed to be appropriate for those clients who may have chewing or swallowing difficulties and need altered textures .
- Kosher – Hot and Frozen Kosher Meals available from a certified Kosher kitchen prepared according to prescribed Jewish dietary regulations
The cost of regular and kosher meals is $7.25. Therapeutic and modified texture meals cost $8.95. Limited subsidy funds may be available to assist those who cannot afford the full cost.
Frozen Meals are useful alternatives to hot meals and are available in a variety of menu choices. These meals have a storage life of six months and are available in five-day and two-day packages. The cost of frozen meals is $7.25 each. Limited subsidy funds may be available to assist those who cannot afford the full cost.
Budget Frozen Friendly Meals are available at a cost of $2.75 and they consist of an entrée with two sides.
Frozen Breakfasts and Boxed Lunches are available on request.
Blizzard Boxes are used in an emergencies or on winter days when normal meal deliveries cannot be made.
