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viva la

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7. I deliver for Meals on Wheels
Wed Sep 7, 2022, 05:06 PM
Sep 2022

It would be locally based. You can put in your zip code here to see if there's one around you. https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/find-meals
There are probably rural and remote areas that don't have the service, but there might be another option available through Senior Services, whatever your county calls it.


Not all sites would have a diabetic option. Mine does-- but it's a big city hospital kitchen doing the meals, and they have all the dietetic options.

The good thing about MoW is that it's subsidized, but you might need a doctor's RX for it. I'm sure they'd work with you if there's one near you.

Consider looking into meal services like those listed here: https://www.momsmeals.com/our-food/how-it-works/

But they are not cheap! You can probably get the ones that you can just pop into the microwave (no prep).

Do check with your local council on aging or American Diabetes Association. They'll have some good suggestions, I'm sure.


From that Mom's Meals site, which does have a diabetic option-
Self-pay Individuals:
We offer a self-pay program for those without an eligible health plan or who don’t qualify for government assistance, but still want the convenience of home-delivered meals for themselves or a loved one.

This program offers nine health-condition menus with a variety of meal options. You choose every meal, every delivery. Affordable at only $7.99/meal.* Flat rate shipping fee applies.
https://www.momsmeals.com/our-food/how-it-works/

Meals on Wheels??? [View all] Bluesaph Sep 2022 OP
Do you have Silver Key? Or check with some of the churches in your area. niyad Sep 2022 #1
Not sure she would qualify... Lars39 Sep 2022 #2
Check with your local (county level) adult services MissB Sep 2022 #3
Yes, this is the place to go for information. BlackSkimmer Sep 2022 #4
Most services cook for hundreds of people dclarston13 Sep 2022 #5
We were drivers snowybirdie Sep 2022 #6
I deliver for Meals on Wheels viva la Sep 2022 #7
I got Rebl2 Sep 2022 #8
Some Diabetic meal delivery service ranked. CentralMass Sep 2022 #9
Check with your local Council on Aging & your senior center SheltieLover Sep 2022 #10
I used to cook for the Senior Lunch Program... 2naSalit Sep 2022 #11
Check with Area Agency on Aging to see what they say Hekate Sep 2022 #12
Thank you! Bluesaph Sep 2022 #13
Your mother is 77. I am pretty sure she can manage if you give her kitchen space. alphafemale Sep 2022 #14
You're right technically Bluesaph Sep 2022 #17
You don't need to explain. H2O Man Sep 2022 #18
You're right. Bluesaph Sep 2022 #19
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