Meals on Wheels
Hot, nutritious meals are available to homebound seniors who are unable to cook for themselves. Volunteers deliver meals to more than 600 seniors every weekday. Special meals are provided on certain holidays.
Each senior receives one hot meal, along with one cold meal delivered by a caring volunteer. This service not only provides a nutritious meal to a senior, but ensures that they are being checked on each day during the week.
If you would like more information on this program, please call
407-292-0177 ext. 224 or email info@seniorsfirstinc.com.
Facts about the program:
Average Meals on Wheels Client:
- over 79 years old
- lives alone with little or no family support
- at or below poverty level
Clients Served Daily:
Over 500 homebound individuals are served each weekday (Monday - Friday). There is no charge for the service for eligible seniors.
Daily Delivery Routes:
Over 60 routes in Orange County are staffed by volunteers each weekday.
Volunteers:
- Most volunteers deliver meals one day a week.
- Most routes take approximately an hour to complete.
- 300+ volunteer drivers are needed each week.
- Volunteer drivers pick up meals at one of 11 designated sites throughout the county between 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Meals:
- Each client receives a hot, nutritious meal each week day.
- The menu is approved by a registered dietitian and includes an entree, two vegetables, bread or roll, dessert & milk.
Special Projects:
Since holidays can be the loneliest times of the year for seniors, special meals are provided on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Each Meals on Wheels clients receive a small gift on their birthday and at Christmas.
5395 L. B. McLeod Rd ~ Orlando, FL 32811 ~ 407-292-0177