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Nutrition Program | Congregate Nutrition | Meals on Wheels | | NuBasics
Meals on Wheels
8225 44th Ave West, Suite 'O',
Mukilteo, WA 98275
(425) 347-1229 or 1-800-824-2183
Meals on Wheels offers nutritious, frozen meals for the homebound older adult. The meals are prepared with no added salt, sugar, or fat and can be adapted to special diets. NuBasics, a liquid meal replacement, is also available to Meals on Wheels participants who have significant chewing and swallowing difficulties.
ELIGIBILITY
- Age 60 and older
- Homebound – unable to leave home without assistance
- Unable to prepare a meal
- Lacks support from family and friends
- Spouse of any age living with an eligible person
- Disabled persons who reside at home with an eligible person
- Disabled persons under age 60 who are authorized under the COPES Medicaid waiver program
MEALS SERVED
The meals are frozen and can be reheated in a microwave oven, toaster oven, or standard oven. The meal includes an entree; rice, potato, or noodles; vegetable; roll with margarine; and instant non-fat milk. Fruit is included in several meals. The breakfasts have eggs, pancakes or French toast, fruit, a choice of juice, and dry milk. Each meal meets one-third of the recommended daily allowances for nutrients.
DELIVERIES
The meals are delivered weekly according to a predetermined schedule. The delivery day will remain the same, but the time may vary from week to week. A minimum of 7 meals is requested for delivery.
DONATIONS
The suggested donation is $1.75 per meal or $12.25 per week to help the program serve more meals to needy older adults in Snohomish County. Donations may be made with cash, check, or food stamps. No person will be denied meals because of an inability to donate.
HOW DO I ORDER?
After a completed application and meal order is received and approved, meal delivery will be started. You will be visited in your home to determine if the meals are meeting your needs and if other services are desired. Meal orders should be given to the driver for the next delivery or can be mailed in to the office. If orders are phoned in, they must be received two days before the usual delivery day. Phone orders will be taken 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.
To receive an application, please call 425-347-1229 or 1-800-824-2183.
MEALS ON WHEELS MENU
- Pork Steak, New Potatoes, Gravy, Spinach, Cinnamon Applesauce
- Baked Ham, Pineapple, Yams, Green Peas
- Baked Beans & Turkey Franks, Dinner Blend Vegetables, Cornbread
- Macaroni & Cheese, Chopped Broccoli, Apple Crisp
- Chicken Casserole, Green Peas, Carrots, Peach Half
- Baked Chicken, Scalloped Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts
- Roast Turkey, Gravy, Dressing, Cranberry Sauce, Squash
- Italian Veal & Beef Patty, Marinara Sauce, Noodles, Green Beans
- Salisbury Steak, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots
- Beef Hash, Stewed Tomatoes & Zucchini, Pears & Prunes
- Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Peas
- Meatloaf, Gravy, Scalloped Potatoes, Scandinavian Vegetables
- Braised Beef Tips, Vegetable Gravy, Fiesta Rice, Spinach
- Spaghetti & Meatballs, Green Beans, Fruit Cocktail
- Beef Stew, Mashed Potatoes, Peach Crisp
- Swedish Meatballs, Gravy, Noodles, Broccoli, Stewed Tomatoes
- Mushroom Omelet, Hashbrown Potatoes, Oriental Vegetables
- Crab Casserole, Diced Beets, Broccoli
- Chicken Patty, Mashed Potatoes, Capri Mix Vegetables
- Broccoli Cheese Fish, Rice, Cherry Crisp
- Cheese Manicotti with Sauce, Spinach, Lemon Dessert
- Sweet & Sour Meatballs, Rice, Diced Carrots, Zucchini with Red Pepper
- Tuna Casserole with Peas, Broccoli & Carrots, Purple Plums
- BBQ Turkey with Noodles, Chuckwagon Corn, Spinach
- Hamburger Stroganoff with Noodles, Cauliflower & Broccoli, Peaches
- Vegetarian Bean Casserole, Green Peas, Cornbread
- Vegetable Lasagna, Italian Vegetables, Pears
- Cheese Omelet, Pancakes, Pears and Raisins
- Scrambled Eggs and Ham, Pancakes, Strawberries
- French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Peaches and Raisins
- Blueberry Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Blueberries
- Scrambled Egg Substitute, Pancakes, Blueberries
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