MEALS ON WHEELS

 
MEALS AT A GLANCE (click on each item for more information)

GETTING STARTED   MORE THAN A MEAL   FROZEN MEALS   WON'T BE HOME?

WHO'S ELIGIBLE?   WHAT'S ON THE MENU?   MODIFIED MENU   DELI MEALS

CHANGE OF PLANS?   COST   TIME MEALS ARE SERVED

 

GETTING STARTED

Ask for Information and Referral to get started in Lincoln County

800.354.1095  Back to Top

 

MORE THAN A MEAL

• Volunteer drivers provide door-to-door delivery.

• Meal delivery includes a friendly visit and a safety check. Concerns are reported appropriately.

• When a participant unexpectedly doesn't answer the door, special efforts are taken to find out if help is needed.  Back to Top

 

FROZEN MEALS

• A variety of complete Frozen Meals, including milk and bread, are available for weekends and other days Meals on Wheels are not delivered.

• Monthly Nutritional Analysis is available upon request.   Back to Top

 

WON'T BE HOME?

Please call the Site Manager if you won't be home for a scheduled meal. If not, steps will be taken to find you, up to and including calling local police or sheriff.  541.574.0669   Back to Top

 

WHO'S ELIGIBLE?

Anyone is eligible who is at least 60 years old, their spouse, disabled, or 55 if Native American.   Back to Top

 

WHAT'S ON THE MENU?

• A variety of menus, with a choice of entrees each day.

• Freshly baked breads and desserts.

• Vegetables, fruits, salads, and milk.

• No more than 30% of calories from fat, averaged over the week. No fat in gravies. No tropical oils.

• 1/3 Recommended Daily Allowance of nutrients; all menus are approved by a Registered Dietitian.

• Monthly Nutritional Analysis available upon request.

• Please order meals in advance to ensure choice.    Back to Top

 

MODIFIED MENU

Based on the First Entree choice only:

 

•Calorie range between 600 and 850 including dessert.

• Carbohydrate exchange rate between 5 and 8, including dessert.

• The meal will not exceed 2 grams of sodium excluding dessert.

• We cannot offer any other specialized diets.    Back to Top

DELI MEALS

Not in the mood for one of our regular midday meals? Try our 3rd menu option, the Deli selection. These include:

• Soups and Sandwiches

• Hearty Chili and Stews

• And more!

See the month's Dining Room menu for what's coming up next.

Note that Deli Meals are not available for Meals on Wheels delivery.  Back to Top

 

CHANGE OF PLANS?

If you've made arrangements with the Site Manager to have a meal  with us but your plans change, please call the Site Manager to cancel your meal. This helps us not waste food and prevents us from worrying about where you are.  541.574.0669   Back to Top

 

COST

Meals average $6.70 each.

Our suggested donation is $3.50 per meal.

More donations help provide more meals!   Back to Top

 

TIME MEALS ARE SERVED

Meals are served at Newport Senior Activity Center on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at noon.

Home deliveries are also available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

 

For more information, please contact Site Manager, Carol Boysun at : 541.574.0669

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