Meals on Wheels

Eligibility

• 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.

• If a potential client anticipates the need for meals following a scheduled hospitalization, the referral should be made prior to the hospital stay.

• Meal recipients must have a health status that generally prevents them from leaving their home for purposes other than medical appointments and occasional outings.

• Meal recipients are unable to obtain food or prepare complete, nutritious meals because of their health.

• Meal recipients do not have someone else in the home who is willing and able to provide meals.

• 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.

• Health conditions prevent meal recipient from participating in the Meet & Eat program.

• Potential clients must agree to an initial assessment prior to receiving meals. Exceptions are made in emergency situations.

• Meal recipients must agree to a reassessment of their eligibility every six months.

• 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.

• Meal recipients must be able to feed themselves.

• Meal recipients must agree to be home to receive meals and to follow Meals on Wheels guidelines for canceling a delivery.

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.