Meals on Wheels
Overview
Meals for Homebound Seniors
Meals on Wheels nutritious midday meals are delivered to frail and isolated older adults Monday through Friday. Eligible individuals may also receive weekend meals, which are delivered Thursday and Friday. Special diets (cut meat, mechanical soft, pureed, no nut, no pork and no seafood) are available. All meals are low-sodium, low-calorie and low-fat.
Each Meals on Wheels applicant is evaluated for program eligibility and additional services needed to assist in living as independently as possible.
- For new meal service call 385.468.3200
- For assistance, existing clients call 385.468.3220
Donate to Meals on Wheels online or send your contributions to:
Meals on Wheels
2001 S. State Street, STE S1-600
PO Box 144575
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4575
Your tax deductible donation helps ensure the ongoing success of the Meals on Wheels program.
PetsPlus Food Drive
The PetsPlus Meals on Wheels Food Drive will be through December 2019 at the County Government Center (2001 S.
State Street).
Please donate new, unopened bags of dry dog and cat food to benefit Meals on Wheels recipients in need who have pets.
Eligibility
To be eligible to receive meals you must be:
- 60 years of age or older
- Homebound
- A resident of Salt Lake County
- Unable to prepare your own meals
- Without family or other resources to help with meal preparation
To seek service for you or a loved one, call 385.468.3200.
Volunteer
Volunteer Opportunities
The Meals on Wheels Volunteer Program enlists the support of community volunteers who donate one lunch hour weekly to deliver hot meals to eligible seniors near their home or workplace. Generally, volunteers are part of a work or service group who commit as an organization to ‘adopt’ a group of seniors in their area for meal delivery, friendly visits, and to ensure the general safety and well-being of their clients.
Volunteer routes are comprised of 8-10 stops and can be completed within one hour. Meals on Wheels staff accompany volunteers on their first visit to the homes of clients to make introductions and review program delivery policies. Opportunities exist Monday – Friday with meals delivered between 10:30 am – 1:30 pm. No weekends or holidays.
Volunteer Requirements
- Pass an extensive background check
Training and Support
The program’s Volunteer Coordinator provides a 15 minute introduction to the program. Often this takes place as part of a staff meeting or other gathering for a group wishing to participate.
Contact Person
| Volunteer Coordinator: | Shauna Brock |
| Telephone: | 385.468.3196 |
| Email: | skbrock@slco.org |
| Address: | Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services Nutrition Program 2001 South State Street S3-300 Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4575 |
Contact
Contact Information
| Telephone: | 385.468.3200 |
| Email: | slcoagingservices@slco.org |
| Address: | Salt Lake County Aging & Adult Services Nutrition Program 2001 South State Street S3-300 Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4575 |