Peninsula Volunteers, Inc.Meals on Wheels

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Agency Conference

March 18, 2011

PVI Meals on Wheels

Hot, nutritious home delivered meals to eligible seniors and disabled adults

Daily visits and well-being checks by drivers/volunteers

Links to other services that may be needed

Short-term or Long-term

Eligibility

Reside in South San Mateo County (Belmont – East Palo Alto)

Age 60+ or disabled (18-59)

Primarily Homebound

Unable to shop and prepare food and no one is available to help

Payment

Meal recipients are not charged for meals Meals are provided to all eligible people

Donation requested - $4.25 per meal

Program is funded through Older American Act dollars (SM County Aging & Adult Services), Grants, and donations

Benefits of Meals on Wheels

Hot, nutritious meal ready to eat

Each meal provides one-third of the daily recommended dietary intake 3 servings of fruits and vegetable 1 serving of calcium 1 serving of protein Weekly servings of whole grains and legumes

Benefits of Meals on Wheels

Menus are planned to comply with low sodium, low sugar, and low fat diets

Service allows meal recipients to live independently in their own environment, preventing premature institutionalization

Thank you