Home Delivered Meals

Who can qualify for Home Delivered Meals?

Senior citizens, aged 60 and over who are no longer able to leave their homes will qualify for this program. Homebound is defined as being unable to leave the home without assistance.

What if I do not qualify?

In the past, the Home Delivered Meals were only available to people who met an age requirement and were unable to leave their home without assistance. However, now we are able to offer the Home Delivered Meals to Anyone who wishes to purchase the meals. This program has enabled us to help individuals who suffer from disabilities and find it difficult to shop and/or prepare meals. You can purchase the meals for as long as you need assistance. They are a convenient way to ensure that basic nutritional requirements are being met.

What will it cost me?

Some programs do require a fee, but there is a chance that yours will not. Your situation will be evaluated and discussed at the time of your assessment. If a fee is not assessed, a donation is encouraged.

What do the meals cost?

Whether you receive a weekly box of 5 frozen meals or one hot meal daily (Monday-Friday) the delivery cost for each meal is $4.00. This means that the weekly cost for meals is $20.00.

What if I am a caregiver for my spouse, who can no longer drive, but I still drive?

You may still qualify to receive a meal as the caregiver. The meal will help to provide you with relief from 24-hour care giving.

What if I drive, but I still need meals?

You are invited to participate in our Senior Dining Program located at five senior dining sites throughout Citrus County. Full activity schedules and entertainment are also a part of this program.

Are meals available in all areas of the County?

Due to the logistics of delivering meals to more than 400 people on a daily basis throughout the county, we are unable to provide meals to everyone who requests them. Please call to see if meals are available in your area.

Tell me about the meals

The meals are prepared by a caterer who specializes in “Meals on Wheels” programs. They are delivered on a daily basis every morning to one of five approved meal sites throughout the county. The meals are kept at proper temperatures until delivery times, usually between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The meals are 30% of a recommended daily allowance of nutrients and are low in salt. We are sorry, but we do not have special dietary meals available at this time

For more information, call (352) 527-5975.

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