San Joaquin County Department of Aging and Community Services

(209) 468-1104 - ext. (Information and Assistance)

https://www.sjchsa.org/Benefits-and-Assistance/Food-and-Nutrition-Assistance/Meals-on-Wheels

Must be 60 years of age or older, frail, and homebound.

None. Contributions accepted but not mandatory.

The Home Delivered Meals program provides nutritious meals and in person contacts to homebound older adults in the San Joaquin County community. To be eligible, a person must be 60 years of age or older, homebound, and frail. Older adults who live alone and with greatest social and economic need are the highest priority for the home meal delivery service. Households of two homebound older adults are also eligible for services. Eligibility will be determined. There is a waitlist.

A 5-pack of frozen meals are delivered to your door weekly along with fresh milk and fruit. All menus are reviewed by 2 nutritionists to ensure compliance with Federal Guidelines. Meals are designed to be low fat, low salt, and low sugar. Deliveries are made once a week by 5pm, on a pre-arranged day of the week. There is no set delivery time of meals, so you must be home to receive your delivery.

Home Delivered Meals is offered at no cost. There is a $2.00 per meal suggested contribution. No one will be denied services for the inability to contribute. Please consider giving whatever you can afford. There is no obligation to contribute. Contributions are confidential and will be used to expand services. All contributions are greatly appreciated!

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.