Vital Daily Services: Meals

Large, well-balance meals are available to seniors for the price of $1.00. This assures that seniors can get at least one square meal a day, Monday thru Friday. These meals are prepared by West Intermediate School. Menus are published monthly by the Buzzel Buzz newsletter.

Following are two ways to obtain a meal:

Meals on Wheels

During the year 2003 this program has provided 14,976 meals. This program provides homebound elders of Wilmington with one hot meal five days a week for the minimal cost of one dollar per meal. There are approximately 60-75 meals delivered daily Monday through Friday. The elders not only rely on these meals (most are physically unable to cook), but also on the human contact. The drivers are responsible for reporting to the Senior Center after making deliveries to give an update on the elders they visit. The elders and their families are assured that if there should be a problem during the time of the delivery, the elder will be assisted, and the family will be notified.

All meals are cooked without added salt. The main course is cooked without added sugar. There may be added sugar in deserts only. Meals on Wheels is only available to the home-bound. A signed note from a doctor stating recipient can eat the foods offered is required.

Call 978-657-7595 to request service. Doctors may fax notes to: 978-657-4807.

Congregate Meal Site - West Intermediate School

The seniors that are able to get out have the opportunity to have a hot lunch at the West Intermediate School congregate site. This not only gives them an opportunity to have a hot meal, but a time to see their peers.

If interested, call the center at the number below to make your reservation. Meals are served at 11:00 am at the West Intermediate Cafeteria. Transportation is available for those who don't drive.