Did You Know

Nutrition Counseling

Our on-staff registered dietitians make home visits and counsel individual clients according to specific needs. Nutrition education is shared with each client in newsletters and special reminder notes about important issues such as food safety.
 
Are donations to Meals on Wheels tax deductible?
Gifts are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Your gift of:
  • $2,080 will provide meals for 1 year
  • $175 will provide meals for 1 month
  • $40 will provide meals for 1 week

How do I apply for the service?

To apply for meals on wheels you will need to be assessed. The assessment can take place at your home. You can contact us by Email to or telephone (641) 380-0080.

What time will my meal be delivered?

Your hot meal will be delivered between 11.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.
 

Who will deliver it?

Your will be assigned a regular driver.

There will be occasions when a relief driver will deliver your meal.
 

How much will I have to pay?

The cost of the meal is £1.55 per day. Your driver will collect this  from you.

It would be appreciated if you could pay for your meals weekly on either Monday or Friday.
 

Do you cater for special dietary requirements?

Yes. If you have any dietary requirements, for example if you’re Diabetic or if you’re allergic to any foods, please call or fill out our online comment page (Coming Soon) and we will try to help you with an alternative meal.
 

What should I do if I’m not going to be in to take my meal?

If you’re not going to be in, for example if you have a hospital or  doctors appointment, please let us know as soon as possible. You can either:
  • tell your driver or
  • contact the meals service.
May we stress the importance of you being in to receive your meal.

If we can’t deliver your meal to you, we have to contact relatives, friends, neighbours etc, to make sure nothing has happened to you.
 

Any comments, compliments or complaints?

We’re always working to improve our meals service.

You can help us by contacting us with any comments, compliments or complaints you have about your Meals Service.

Contact our Customer Support Unit at:

The Service Development and Customer Support Unit

606 Monroe Ave. N.
Mason City, Iowa
50401
Tel:641-380-0080

or you can make a comment on-line Coming Soon