Eligibility for Home-Delivered Meals
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60 years old and older
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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 use the participants' financial information and a sliding scale ranging from $2-$9 per meal to determine the participant's monthly meal program cost.
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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 each 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 1/2 cup servings of vegetables
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Two 1/2 cup servings of fruit
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One 1 1/2 - 2 oz. serving of grains (may be served as rice, pasta, bread, or dessert)
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8 oz of 2% milk to fulfill the Daily Requirement
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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Our meals are "diabetic friendly" as there is 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 advised by their doctor.
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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 will include two substitute meals: a meat entree and a vegetable plate meal.
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Any participant may order a substitute meal in place of the menu offering.
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All substitute meal requests must be placed by noon on the previous business day.