MEALS ON WHEELS | NORTHEAST KINGDOM COUNCIL ON AGING
Administers the Meals on Wheels program. Registers and enrolls eligible individuals for meals and coordinates delivery schedules with volunteers. Meals are fully cooked and delivered refrigerated for reheating. Special diets are accommodated. Can accommodate special dietary requests to deliver meals that are heart healthy and diabetic friendly. Can also perform welfare and safety checks. Upon registration for Meals on Wheels (MOW), enrollees will receive information on the delivery schedule. Each meal recipient is assessed for further needs, benefits eligibility and/ or referrals.
Last Assured
12/07/2023
Physical Address
481 Summer Street, Suite 101, Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Voice
Fax
(802) 473-4998
Application process
By Telephone
Fee
Donations Accepted
Eligibility
Homebound adults age 60 and older who are affected by either one of the following: temporary or permanent incapacity due to illness, advancing age and/or nutritionally at risk because they cannot always purchase adequate foodstuffs or cannot prepare meals. Individuals with disabilities under age 60 referred by the Vermont Center for Independent Living.
Agency info
NORTHEAST KINGDOM COUNCIL ON AGING
The Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging is a non-profit senior services organization that plans, develops and coordinates comprehensive services for older adults in support of their independence, self choice, and well being in Caledonia, Orleans, and Essex Counties. Services include, but are not limited to, information and referral assistance, case/care management, nutrition services, healthy living programs, health insurance counseling, hoarding issues, and support for caregivers.