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Nutrition Program

Eating well plays an important role in the health and wellbeing of the older adults we serve and can be a key factor in a person’s ability to remain independent at home. Our hot nutritious meals delivered to the home or enjoyed at one of our Community Dining Centers or Lunch Clubs are designed for the specific nutritional needs of older adults. The program relies on hundreds of volunteers to help deliver, package and serve meals.

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Meals on Wheels

A nutritious meal delivered by a friendly driver is about much more than food, it’s a daily connection that helps older adults remain healthy, safe, and independent in the comfort of their own homes. Tri-Valley’s Meals on Wheels program provides a freshly prepared, hot lunch Monday through Friday. Meals are available to homebound adults aged 60 and older who are unable to shop for or prepare nutritious meals on their own.

Following a nutrition assessment, eligible participants may qualify for a medically tailored meal designed to support their individual health needs. Some options are heart-healthy, renal, soft-texture, and puréed meals, based on medical necessity and program guidelines. The program’s Registered Dietitian oversees the nutritional quality of all menus and medically tailored meal options to help ensure participants receive meals that best support their health and well-being.

In addition to delivering balanced meals, Meals on Wheels drivers provide a friendly face and a vital daily wellness check, offering peace of mind to both participants and their loved ones. There are no income guidelines to qualify for Meals on Wheels. While a suggested donation of $3.00 per meal is included in a monthly donation statement, donations are always voluntary, and no eligible individual is ever denied service because they are unable to contribute.

If you are interested in learning whether you or someone you know may qualify for Meals on Wheels, we encourage you to contact Tri-Valley’s Information & Referral (I&R) Department who can begin the referral process for you. Once you are connected with a Case Manager, they can answer any questions, explain the program, determine eligibility, and schedule a time to meet with you to complete the nutrition assessment.

Meals are delivered Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), with delivery times varying by location throughout Tri-Valley’s 25-town service area, generally between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. For more information, visit Meals on Wheels | Tri Valley, Inc.

Contact the Information & Referral Department

• Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Phone: 508-949-6640
• Toll-Free (within Massachusetts): 1-800-286-6640
• Online: Information Request Form

A Message from a Meals on Wheels Volunteer:

Emergency Food Pantry

• For additional emergency food assistance in your local community contact: Project Bread, 1-800-645-8333
• Please visit our List of Food Pantries in our service area.
• The Nutrition Program maintains an emergency food closet for clients of Tri-Valley aged 60 and older. A 3-day supply of shelf-stable food will be delivered to clients experiencing a temporary shortage.