Meals on Wheels
The program provides meals to individuals 60 years of age and older, who are living at home and unable to prepare their own meals or go out to eat, and have little or no assistance to obtain adequate meals. Meals-on-Wheels can be provided during short-term convalescence or long-term disability.
"Due to my failing eyesight and loss of transportation, I felt stranded at home and was quickly losing too much weight. Now with Meals on Wheels, I am eating better and feeling healthier."
– Mary Ann, a Meals-on-Wheels recipient for 10 years.
What are the meals like?
Designed by a Registered Dietitian, menus feature seasonal fruits and vegetables, with each meal furnishing 1/3 of your daily nutritional requirements. Each delivery consists of a hot, ready-to-eat meal, a cold meal to eat later in the day, and a breakfast meal for the following morning. Meals are prepared in the kitchens of our contracted caterers.
How are the meals delivered?
Volunteers deliver to your home Monday through Friday between the hours of 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM. Frozen meals are available for the weekends.
Who pays for this service?
Senior Services requests a donation of $6.50 per day for the three meals, though no one is turned away for inability to pay.
How do I apply?
If you live in South Orange County, you can
apply by referring to the list for the center nearest you.
Corona Del Mar (949) 644-3244
Dana Point (949) 496-4252
Laguna Beach (949) 499-7575
Laguna Hills (949) 380-0155
Laguna Niguel (949) 362-2807
Mission Viejo (949) 470-3063
Rancho Santa Margarita (949) 216-9700
San Clemente (949) 498-3322
San Juan Capistrano (949) 493-5921
