Meals on Wheels
Providing Companionship & Nutrition
Meals on Wheels in Michigan's Copper Country
Copper Shores Meals on Wheels is a home-delivered and congregate meal service. The meals are designed to provide 33 percent of the daily nutritional requirement. For people 60 and over, that are able to drive, congregate meal sites are situated throughout the area, providing an opportunity for social interaction.
For homebound seniors, meals are available for delivery. This vital service not only provides a hot meal, but also a visit from a dedicated delivery person. Meals and milk can be opened, and if a senior is not home, or unable to open the door, we call an emergency contact to be sure of the senior’s wellbeing. Often, this is the only social contact our homebound seniors have, and it is very important for them to have a connection with the world outside.

What's for Lunch?
Current Menu
Remember, nearly every meal is made from scratch by our caring staff in Hancock or Calumet! Click below to download our current and future monthly menus.
- August 2025 Menu (PDF)
- September 2025 Menu (PDF)
Meals on Wheels Waiting List
Currently, Copper Shores Meals on Wheels has a waiting list of more than 50 people with an average wait time of three-to-five months.
Why is there a waiting list?
As a nonprofit organization, we are limited on funding and resources. The suggested meal donation of $8 per meal is not adequate to cover the cost of running this program and providing meals and wellness checks to homebound seniors on an unlimited basis. An aging population in a rural area has limited options and resources with the demand for such meal services exceeding organizational capacity.
Alternative Options
- Mom's Meals is a mail meal delivery service available to everyone at a cost.
- Certain insurance options cover meals when approved for specific hospital discharges.
- Local grocery store delivery options exist with Walmart and Tadych's, within specific geographic areas.
- Mohawk Superette sells packaged meals.
- The Office Shop in Calumet
- Dial 211
- The Salvation Army
National Issue
This problem is not unique to the Copper Country, according to Meals on Wheels national data one in three Meals on Wheels organizations having a waiting list. The issue was recently highlighted on by Meals on Wheels America on a blog post titled "The Crisis of Waiting: Why Meals on Wheels Programs Across America Are Struggling to Keep Up."
Eligibility
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The need for meals should expand beyond a minimum of three weeks. However, shorter periods can be accommodated at the discretion of Meals on Wheels.
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If a potential client anticipates the need for meals following a scheduled hospitalization, the referral should be made prior to the hospital stay.
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Meal recipients must have a health status that generally prevents them from leaving their home for purposes other than medical appointments and occasional outings.
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Meal recipients are unable to obtain food or prepare complete, nutritious meals because of their health.
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Meal recipients do not have someone else in the home who is willing and able to provide meals.
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A spouse or unpaid caregiver may be eligible to receive meals if Meals on Wheels determines receiving a meal is in the best interest of the client.
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Health conditions prevent meal recipient from participating in the Meet & Eat program.
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Potential clients must agree to an initial assessment prior to receiving meals. Exceptions are made in emergency situations.
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Meal recipients must agree to a reassessment of their eligibility every six months.
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Special dietary needs may not be met by the menu. It must be determined that use of the Meals on Wheels service will not jeopardize the health of a client.
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Meal recipients must be able to feed themselves.
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Meal recipients must agree to be home to receive meals and to follow Meals on Wheels guidelines for canceling a delivery.
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Contact us
Phone: 1 (906) 483-1155
Fax: 1 (906) 483-1159
Email: mealsonwheels@coppershores.org
Office Address
821 Water Street
Hancock, MI 49930

Kathleen Harter

Jessica Mills

Tribin Holbrook

McKenzie Hart
Copper Shores Meals on Wheels is a program of Copper Shores Community Health Foundation. Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based upon race, color, and national origin.