Meals on Wheels Clients
If you are beginning to feel that, because of your health or special dietary needs, preparing meals is too difficult for you to do on your own, we suggest you consider Meals on Wheels.
It’s easy to get the process started!
For more than thirty years, Meals on Wheels of Northampton County has supported the independent living of the elderly and disabled.
Who is Eligible for Meals on Wheels?
If you are homebound and unable to prepare a meal for yourself, contact our Case Manager who will then visit you to determine your eligibility.
How Do I Sign Up?
Simply call Meals on Wheels at 610-691-1030 and a Case Manager will visit you in your home to discuss your meal options or fill out our on-line form:
(MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORTHAMPTON COUNTY ON-LINE CLIENT FORM)
How Much Does it Cost?
The cost of meals varies, depending on your financial circumstances. There are a variety of funding sources available to those in need. On average, most of our customers pay between $15 and $30 per week for one hot meal a day, Monday through Friday. County funds are available to eligible clients who need assistance.
What are My Options?
Customers may choose one hot lunch and one cold dinner daily or one hot lunch Monday through Friday. We also have "Chef Packs", assorted soups during the winter months, and frozen weekend meals available.
What are the Meals Like?
Our Executive Chef creates meals that are nutritious, low-fat, and low-sodium. Our clients often compare them to daily family meals.
As one of our clients recently told us, "Every meal I received was fantastic. Keep up the good work!"
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