Eligibility for Home-Delivered Meals
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60 years old and older -
Homebound and unable to prepare nutritious meals for oneself
Cost
The cost of the meal program to participants is based on their income and necessary expenses.
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The Meal Program Cost is $12.80 per meal.
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Care Coordinators determine the participant's monthly meal program cost based on their financial information using a sliding scale of $2-$9 per meal.
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In 2024, we will provide free meals to up to 110 individuals who cannot contribute to the cost of their meals.
Meal Delivery
Meals are delivered five days a week between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. Participants must be at home to receive their meals.
Nutrition
Each meal contains 1/3rd of the minimum daily nutritional requirements for senior adults.
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One 3-4 oz. serving of protein
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Two .5 cup servings of vegetables
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Two .5 cup servings of fruit
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One 1.5-2 oz. serving of grains (may be served as rice, pasta, bread, or dessert)
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8 oz of 2% milk
To meet national and state standards, each meal contains
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At least 700 calories
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Less than 1300 mg of sodium
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Less than 30% of its calories from fat
General Meal Information and Specialty Meals
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All meals are "diabetic friendly" and contain no added sugar. Diabetics must limit carbohydrate intake as advised by their physician.
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Our meals contain no added salt. Participants are free to add seasoning as their doctor advises.
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We eliminate garlic and onion when possible to limit digestive issues.
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We offer a Medically Tailored Meals Program for those needing diabetic or low-sodium meals.
Substitute Meals
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Each monthly menu includes two substitute meals: a meat entree and a vegetable plate meal.
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Substitute meal requests must be placed by noon on the previous business day.