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1. www.mowca.orgMeals on Wheels California

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   MOWCA advocates on behalf of 80+ Meals on Wheels and senior nutrition programs throughout the state providing 17 million meals a year statewide.

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2. informedseniorliving.com › who-qualifies-for-mealsWho Qualifies for Meals on Wheels? - Informed Senior Living

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   • Who Is Eligible?
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   For those that are unable to prepare nutritious meals for themselves regularly or are unable to afford a healthy meal, they may be eligible for home-delivered meals. These meals are available both long-term and temporarily if you were recovering from a surgery or severe illness (Meals-on-wheels.com). Those under the age of 60 but are homebound and ...

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   Meals on Wheels in the United States started in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1954, Margaret Moffat Toy, a social worker, pioneered the program to provide nourishment to homebound seniors and other “shut-ins.” The vulnerable group would have gone hungry under normal circumstances. At the time, the volunteer group consisted of high school students ...

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   Meals on Wheels gives a high value for providing freshly prepared ready-to-eat meals delivered to you. The exact price an individual pays depends on their need and ability to pay (Meals-on-wheels.com). Because Meals on Wheels operates as a nonprofit, they rely heavily on donations, volunteer labor, and an assortment of contributions from local char...

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   Even if you cannot afford to pay for Meals on Wheels, they will continue to deliver to you. The program is not set up to function based on the donations of those in need. The program operates on the need to provide fresh meals for those who want to stay healthy and independent. If you are unable to pay, donations are much appreciated. The asking pr...

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   Meals on Wheels is an essential part of local communities with seniors in need. The program is designed to provide a sense of independence for homebound seniors and disabled individuals while enhancing their health during a vulnerable time in their lives. This program is vital because it provides many benefits for communities. Some of the benefits ...

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   Outside of food delivery, other services are available to individuals in need. Some seniors may require in-home help such as cleaning laundry and personal care. Most Meals on Wheels programs can arrange free to low-cost medical care. Transportation to doctors’ appointments can be provided through programs as well. Social workers help vulnerable sen...

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   Meals on Wheels provides nutritious, fresh, and convenient meals for its recipients. Through delivery, seniors can experience a sense of independence. The menus are reviewed by a dietitian to ensure maximum recommended daily nutrition (Meals-on-wheels.com). The nutritionist on staff is often licensed (Senior Services Plus). Other dietary options av...

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   Meals on Wheels does not deliver on holidays. To offset this, they provide frozen meals ahead of holidays. For individuals who need meals on the weekends, extra frozen meals are delivered on Fridays (Senior Services Plus). Depending on the circumstance, a week’s worth of frozen meals is delivered in advance to offset long holidays, weekends, or bad...

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   Medicare Part A and Part B do not cover Meals on Wheels. The only time Medicare covers food is during an inpatient hospital visit. Part B does cover some limited home care services, but they do not include a meal delivery service (Medicare). Medicare Advantage plans can be acquired through private insurance companies that are approved by Medicare. ...

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   Sometimes, Meals on Wheels is authorized as part of a home- community-based waiver through Medicaid. These waivers can help subsidize the cost of Meals on Wheels for those with low income (Meals-on-wheels.com). About a third of Meals on Wheels money comes from the federal government. Local governments, foundations, and charitable individuals provid...

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3. www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org › find-mealsFind Meals | Meals on Wheels America

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   Meals on Wheels focuses on caring for individuals whose diminished mobility makes it hard to shop for food, prepare meals or socialize with others. Generally programs serve adults 60 and over, although age requirements can vary by program and areas served.

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5. aging.ca.gov › Programs_and_Services › CalFreshSeniors Eat Well - (CalFresh Expansion)

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   CalFresh provides monthly food benefits to qualified seniors with low-income that prior to 2019 could not receive. The CalFresh program: The CalFresh Expansion program provides much needed monthly food assistance to California seniors and economic benefit to local communities.

6. meals-on-wheels.org › get-mealsGet Meals - Meals on Wheels San Diego

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   This is a County-funded program that ensures our qualified seniors aged 60 and older throughout the County can receive fully-subsidized (i.e., free) meals. To qualify, seniors must exhibit at least two limitations in Activities of Daily Living, OR are homebound, OR socially isolated.

7. mysourcewise.com › programs-services › mealsHome Delivered Meals - Meals on Wheels | Sourcewise

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   Our Meals on Wheels program is based on a healthy menu of breakfast and lunch, seven days a week. The weekly delivery includes seven lunch/dinner meals plus seven breakfast meals featuring waffles, hot and cold cereals, and other breakfast entrees.

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   What is Meals on Wheels?

   • Meals on Wheels is an essential part of local communities with seniors in need. The program is designed to provide a sense of independence for homebound seniors and disabled individuals while enhancing their health during a vulnerable time in their lives. This program is vital because it provides many benefits for communities.

   Who Qualifies for Meals on Wheels? - Informed Senior Living

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   Who can receive meals on Wheels?

   • If you are the spouse or caregiver taking care of a senior who is receiving meals, you may also receive Meals on Wheels. Those under the age of 60 but are homebound and unable to take care of themselves or cook can receive Meals on Wheels for a higher price (Council on Aging).

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   How do I apply for meals on Wheels?

   • Contact your local program to see what's available in your area. Most Meals on Wheels programs begin the process through an application, which may then lead to an assessment of the need for meals and other supportive services. Some programs may additionally require a referral letter from a doctor or social worker.

   Find Meals - Meals on Wheels America

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   How do I get meals on Wheels San Diego County?

   • Meals on Wheels San Diego County offers the choice of one or two nutritious meals for seven days a week, including holidays. Deliveries are made by caring volunteers between 10:45 am and 1:30 pm. Sunday meals are delivered on Saturday. To sign up, please enter your zip code. For more information, call 619-260-6110. Sign Up & Get Meals!

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   Does Medicare offer meals on Wheels?

   • Medicare Advantage can coordinate with Meals on Wheels to deliver to seniors. The service is limited though. If you are recovering from surgery, they can provide up to four weeks of meals. If you have chronic health issues, you may qualify for up to two weeks of meals per year (Medicare).

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   How does meals on wheels help seniors?

   • Studies have shown that Meals on Wheels has positive effects on their community. They create better conditions for nutrition, physical balance (fewer falls), and fewer hospital visits (NPR). For seniors who do not live close to family members and lack transportation, it can be life-saving.

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9. www.kerncounty.com › meals-on-wheelsMeals on Wheels | Kern County, CA

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   These home-delivered meals are available to persons 60 years or older who are homebound (by reason of illness, incapacitation, disability or isolation) and unable to leave their homes to participate in the congregate meals. A donation per meal is requested, but not required.