Meals on Wheels
A nutritious meal delivered by a friendly driver goes a long way in helping maintain independence. Meals on Wheels provides a daily meal for individuals over 60 years old who are homebound and unable to prepare their own food. Deliveries are made between 11 am and 1 pm, Monday through Friday. The meals provide:
- One-third of the Recommended Daily Dietary Allowances
- 700-800 calories
- Reduced sodium (part of a no-added-salt diet)
Eligibility for Meals on Wheels is determined by a Minuteman Senior Services case manager.
Evening Meals
For those needing additional assistance, a frozen meal can be delivered along with the hot noon meal.
Frozen Meals
A frozen meal program, delivered once a week, provides an assortment of several meals in a reheatable container. Those needing weekend meals can have two frozen meals delivered with their hot meal on Friday. This meal option accommodates individual needs and preferences. |

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Special Diets
The regular meal offers the option of requesting low-sugar desserts in place of the regular dessert. Therapeutic meals are also available based on our dietitian's assessment and physician approval. These therapeutic diets include:
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- Heart Healthy
- Low Lactose
- Renal
- Dialysis Renal
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Contributions
A voluntary, confidential donation is requested for all meals. Suggested donations are:
- Frozen and regular noon meals - $2.00
- Evening meals - $2.00
- Therapeutic meals - $2.50
- Frozen Kosher meals - $2.50
Donations can be sent by recipients or family members to the Nutrition Department at Minuteman Senior Services.
To make a referral for Meals on Wheels or for more information, contact the Information and Referral Department at 781-272-7177 or toll free 888-222-6171
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