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Meals on Wheels
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Meals on Wheels works! Ask our clients, who receive daily meals from
our Meals on Wheels. They depend on the meals delivered daily
because they can’t prepare their own meals anymore and can’t get out to
shop for food. In addition, the daily check-in by a driver is invaluable.
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“Thank you for helping me stay independent. It is difficult at my age of 89 years.”
—Julie, client
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“My mother has gained weight and alertness.
Your program is wonderful, and has improved all our lives.”
—Mary, daughter of a client
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About our Program
Since 1977, Council on Aging has operated the largest meal program for seniors in Sonoma County.
The Council on Aging Senior Nutrition Services provides over 285,000 meals annually to seniors in need in the following five programs: Meals on Wheels, Congregate Dining, Senior Social Club/Adult Day Respite Program, Drive Up Pick Up, Intergenerational, and Weekend Meals. These meals reach our most vulnerable, food insecure seniors. For many clients, it is their only meal of the day.
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Council on Aging is committed to reducing food insecurity in the elderly. The commitment costs over a million dollars annually. Only 38% of the program is supplemented by the federal government. We must rely on the support and generosity of the community to cover the remaining costs of the program.
A nutritious diet is the cornerstone to maintaining health and quality of life. The meals provide one third of the recommended dietary requirements a senior needs in a day. We serve heart-healthy, low sodium, low-fat meals to ALL of our recipients.
To see what is being served this month for Meals on Wheels, just click here!
The Meals on Wheels program is so much more than just a meal. Our program helps seniors stay in their homes, maintaining their independence and happiness. A check by a Meals on Wheels driver allows monitoring for potential problems, falls and accidents. When a senior signs up for our meal service, they also receive access to other programs operated by Council on Aging including Social Services, Financial Services, Care & Case Management, Senior Peer Support, and Adult Day Social Programs.
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A registered dietitian may provide nutritional counseling for at-risk seniors. We offer vegetarian & heart healthy meals. All of these services help seniors stay healthy, reducing costly acute hospital stays.
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Got questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) page.
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Are you a pet owner? Click here to learn more about the Kibbles of Kindness Program.
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