Meals on Wheels

Description

Meals on Wheels delivers daily meals to homebound elderly residents.

Delivery Schedule

2 meals per day are delivered 5 days a week (with weekend meals delivered on Friday), 52 weeks a year.

Meals

Each delivery consists of one hot lunch and one cold bag supper. Meals are prepared according from a diet order from the participant's physician. Cut up, ground, and other therapeutic diets are available. View a Sample Menu for Meals on Wheels here.

Eligibility

Please review the full eligibility requirements and application process on the CRT website. Some participant requirements include:

  • Be 60 years of age or older
  • Be unable to eat at a community meal site
  • Be assessed by staff as ‘homebound’

Donations

Meals are provided at no charge. Donations of $2.50 per meal are welcome, but not required.

Volunteer

Anyone who is interested in volunteering for our Meals on Wheels Program, please call us at (860) 292-8279.

Questions

Please call the East Windsor Nutrition Program at (860) 292-8279 with any questions, or read more about Meals on Wheels on the CRT website.