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Meals on Wheels delivers to the communities of Central Bucks including Bedminister, Buckingham, Chalfont, Doylestown, Dublin, New Britian, New Hope, Nockamixon, Plumstead, Solebury, Tinicum, Warrington, and Warwick.
Each weekday (Monday to Friday), friendly volunteers deliver two daily meals. One is a freshly made, warm, balanced main meal (entrée, starch, and vegetable) that can be enjoyed right away or stored in the refrigerator to be microwaved later. The second meal consists of a ready to eat cold sandwich along with a side salad or fruit, a dessert and milk are also delivered. We also deliver (optional) fresh fruit, bakery items, breads and other special items provided by local restaurants, bakeries and grocery stores.
Meals are delivered between 11:00am and noon each weekday.
Our meals are prepared fresh every day (not frozen) by a professional catering service. They are Servsafe Certified and provide a nutritious and delicious meal.
Any resident who lives in the communities we serve who have difficulty preparing their own daily meals qualifies. There are no income limitations for clients.
We are a non-profit organization and receive no government funding. We are funded by daily meal fees and through generous donations from churches, social organization, individuals, and corporate grants.
Yes. There are no income limitations to receive daily meals. Our meals are provided at a minimal cost per day kept down by generous donations from our supporters. Many clients pay on a weekly or monthly basis depending on their preference.
Meals on Wheels of Central Bucks County does offer a discounted, subsidized rate for those who qualify. Simply contact our office to inquire about receiving subsidized meals.
Yes. We can customize a daily meal service based on your needs. You can get fresh meals a few days a week- you pick the days or all 5 days. Also, you can decide if you want both the cold and hot meal delivered daily or if you want just a cold meal or just a hot meal delivered. A simple phone call can switch your service frequency and type but please give us a least a day or so to make the adjustments.
Yes. We are very flexible in meeting your needs and will work with you to supply meals when you need them. We have clients who just need temporary meal delivery for a limited timeframe.
Yes. For whatever reason (e.g., a doctor’s appointment or an extended stay at the hospital) your delivery can we cancelled with a phone call to our office. We strive to provide the most flexibility to serve your changing needs and circumstances.
Call our office at 215-345-6065 and talk with one of our friendly staff members or visit our website at CBMealsOnWheels.org to get started.