Here’s what we found from the Kansas Meals on Wheels Program:
| Food Group | Weekly Average Serving Size per Meal | Frequency |
| Protein | 2.5 ounces of cooked edible portion | Every meal |
| Whole and Enriched Grains | 2 ounce equivalents | Every meal. At least half of grains must ... |
| Fruit | 2/3 cup (or 1/3 cup if dried) | Every meal |
| Vegetables | 1 cup equivalent | Every meal |
Full Answer
What kinds of meals are Meals on wheels providing?
Meals on Wheels People menus follow the Heart Health Diet, which is appropriate for most dietary needs, including those who need low-sodium, low-cholesterol or diabetic meals. Soft and vegetarian meals are also available. All menus are approved by a Registered Dietitian and meet 1/3 of the recommended daily caloric requirements.
How do I get meals on Wheels?
We have taken care to prioritize practices that are essential to the Korean community:
- Meals are authentically prepared and offer traditional Korean foods
- Promotional materials and applications are written in Korean and are reflective of the community
- Community leaders are engaged and support the project
- Meals are delivered by native Korean-speaking volunteers
- The program operates out of a focal point in the Korean community
How to help meals on Wheels?
The Legacy Society
- Fund-A-Meal Forever – a gift of $24,000 to the Endowment Fund will provide meals for one person FOREVER!
- Named Funds – your gift of $5,000 to the Endowment Fund will provide 50 meals each year FOREVER!
- Include Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County in your Will or Estate Plan – please let us know so that we can include you in Legacy Society events
What is the history of Meals on Wheels?
Our Values
- Integrity – We work in a trustworthy, compassionate and ethical manner.
- Respect – We value the self-worth of our staff, volunteers and populations we serve.
- Inclusion – We are strengthened by diversity.
- Creativity – We are innovative and willing to try new approaches.
- Commitment – We demonstrate quality performance and dedication.
What is in a typical Meals on Wheels meal?
Each meal includes a salad, entrée, starch, vegetable, bread, dessert and milk. We also provide the DASH diet for those who require diabetic, soft, low cholesterol or low sodium meals. Vegetarian meals are also available.
Who qualifies for Meals on Wheels in PA?
60 years of age or olderMust be 60 years of age or older. Must be unable to prepare meals for themselves and have no one residing with them who can do so. Must be unable to shop for themselves and have no one residing with them who can do so.
Does Meals on Wheels provide special diets?
Some people have special dietary needs for their daily meals. Meals on Wheels provide simple solutions to assist these special requirements, based on dietary or medical needs. Examples of our special meals include; Texture Modified, Pureed, Low Potassium and Gluten Free meals.
How do I get Meals on Wheels in Philadelphia?
You can also apply for SNAP in person at your County Assistance Office, or online by visiting compass.state.pa. To find your local office, call the SNAP Hotline: 215-430-0556.
Who qualifies for Meals on Wheels in NC?
To be eligible for our home-delivered meals program, you must be 60 years of age or older, reside In Wake County, and have a chronic disability that prevents you from shopping for food and/or preparing meals to meet your daily nutritional needs.
How do you qualify for Meals on Wheels in Ohio?
Persons 60 years of age and older who are homebound (unable to drive) and are in need of substantial support in at least two areas of daily functioning (based on an assessment) are eligible to receive Meals on Wheels.
Can Meals on Wheels be vegetarian?
Our regular meal service can accommodate kosher, renal, lactose-free, gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian diets, but this complimentary meal offer cannot accommodate those diets.
What does Meals on Wheels stand for?
Meals on Wheels is a program that delivers meals to individuals at home who are unable to purchase or prepare their own meals.
How many seniors are food insecure?
5.2 million seniorsThe most recent report, The State of Senior Hunger in 2020, presents 2020 data from the Current Population Survey, the most recent year for which data are available. Findings reveal that 5.2 million seniors (6.8%, or 1 in 15) were food insecure in 2020.
How do I volunteer for Meals on Wheels in my area?
Contact your local Meals on Wheels organization to volunteer. If your local program is not taking volunteers consider donating non-perishable items or money to their organization. Reach out to your local Meals on Wheels provider to find out specific needs.
A Brief History of Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels (MOW) originated in the United Kingdom after World War II. At that time, many people were homeless or unable to cook their own food. Women volunteers got together to provide meals for these people. The meals were kept warm by straw bales or old felt hats inside a baby carriage.
Nutritional Standards of MOW
All Meals on Wheels menus are based on a meal pattern. The plan is based on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines which provides at least 33-1/3% of the nutrients needed by older adults with the exception of potassium, vitamin D and vitamin E.
Sample Meals on Wheels Menus
Take a look at some of the sample menus from different parts of the country for the Meals on Wheels Program.
Are Meals on Wheels Healthy?
Dr. Donna Schwontkowski, a chiropractor with a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Nutrition contributed the following.
Summary
The Meals on Wheels Program will continue to go on for another 50 years. The question is will it ever evolve to a place where it is truly making more than a marginal difference in the health of the elderly? In 2017 President Trump cut funding because there was no data to support real benefits of the program.
