Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver meals to homebound frail elderly one hour for one day a week, up to one hour a day for five days a week.

Each meal contains one-third of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's recommended daily allowance of the nutrients necessary to maintain a healthy diet. Food from each of the four major food groups is included in each meal.

There is no fee for meals, however, a small donation is suggested.

Deliveries are made between 10:00 a.m. and 2;00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. When needed, a meal for Sunday can be delivered on Saturday.

Meals on Wheels vehicles are equipped with refrigerated and heated food storage units.

To Qualify To Receive Meals on Wheels:

• Must be at least 60 years old and be homebound-- unable to leave home without the help of others-- due to:
  • Physical incapacity: lack of physical strength; impaired vision or hearing; bedridden; dependence upon life-support systems; debilitating illness, etc.

  • Emotional, mental, and social conditions: inability to function within groups of people; dependence upon addictive drugs; disruptive behavior within groups, etc.

  • Isolating conditions: living in remote geographical locations; having lack of transportation, etc.

• Or, be a spouse/caregiver and/or disabled family member of someone who receives Meals on Wheels

• Must be a Salt Lake County resident

If you would like to apply to receive Meals on Wheels, for yourself or someone else, call:
468-2480