In The Home: Meals on Wheels
Much More Than Just A Meal!
Nutrition, wellness, independence, personal contact, client follow up, convenience, community and peace of mind - get your daily dose of each for less than $10.00 per meal delivered to your door!
Nourishing Our Clients
Clients choose a schedule of delivery days which suits their individual needs. Meal menus are planned according to Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating.
- 15-20% calories from protein
- 50-55% calories from carbohydrates
- 30-35% calories from fat
Referrals can be made by the client, family, friends, doctors and other healthcare professionals and service can start within one business day.
The clients can choose the delivery days based on their individual needs. A choice of hot meals, frozen meals or a combination can be chosen. Registration is easy:
- In Perth County call 519-271-2217 ext 23, in Huron County call 1-877-502-8277.
- Complete a quick intake with our friendly and supportive staff.
- Receive a nutritious meal as quickly as one business day.
Last year ONE CARE delivered 45,000 meals in Huron & Perth County.
"My neighbours recommended Meals on Wheels. I am a Type 1 Diabetic and often fatigued at meal time, so has been a blessing and in line with my dietary needs."
- Features & Benefits
- Diets
- Sample Menu
- Cost
- Delivery
It's more than just a meal.
- Daily, fresh made, home delivered meals are available Monday through Friday.
- Offers a variety of hot and cold menu items including a main entree, soup, salad and dessert.
- Meals are ordered to meet special diets, allergies and personal preferences.
- Special therapeutic diets and texture modifications are available.
- Five week menu cycle rotation.
- Weekday meals are prepared by qualified food service providers.
- Changes or cancellations can be made with appropriate notice.
- Clients benefit from social interaction with our friendly, caring and trained volunteers.
- Peace of mind for families as agency follows up with client absences.
Therapeutic diets include, but are not limited to:
- Cardiac: A diet designed for clients with congestive heart failure, this diet is restricted in both sodium and fat.
- Gluten-Free: A diet designed for clients with Celiac disease.
- Lactose-Free: A diet designed for clients who restrict milk and milk products in their diets.
- Gastric: A diet designed for clients with stomach problems such as ulcers or hiatal hernia.
- No Added Salt: A diet designed for moderate sodium restriction. Intended for those with high blood pressure or renal disease. The "No Added Salt" diet allows some salt in preparation of foods, but excludes very salty foods.
- Modified Texture: This is a modification of consistency for people who have difficulty chewing or swallowing regular whole foods. Includes minced and pureed diets.
- Diabetic: A diet designed for clients placed by their physician on a diabetic diet.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soup | Golden Carrot | Minestrone | Cream of Potato | Cream of Asparagus | Chicken Gumbo |
| Entree | Breaded Fish | Turkey Schnitzel | Grilled Liver | Baked Ham | Meatballs |
| Potato | Mashed Potato | Mashed Potato | Boiled Potato | Oven Roasted Potato | French Fries |
| Salad | Tossed Salad | Broccoli Salad | Coleslaw | Tossed Salad | Spinach Salad |
| Dessert | Strawberry Mousse | Pears | Bumbleberry Pie | Rice Pudding | Mandarin Oranges & Crushed Pineapple |
The fee for hot meals is less than $10.00 per meal. Clients are billed at the end of each month.
Pre-authorized debit is available!
Arrangements can be made to direct invoices to a third party (power of attorney, insurance company, family members etc.)
A subsidy program is available for qualified clients.
Generous donations from the United Way, volunteers, clients and other individuals in our community make it possible for ONE CARE Home & Community Support Services to offer this reduced fee.
Meals are delivered by volunteers who have been interviewed, trained and screened by the agency.
We offer both noon and supper programs.
Meal delivery takes place Monday through Friday between the hours of 11:30 am and 1:00 pm or from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
Volunteer Opportunities: Meals on Wheels Drivers & Runners
Volunteer Meals on Wheels driver uses car to collect and deliver meals to clients. Meals on Wheels runner assists driver with the delivery of meals to clients. Reports concerns to staff.
Time commitment is at least 2 hours once/month. The schedule is flexible and you can deliver as often as your availability permits. You can also request certain days, ex. every second Monday.
