(HDM): A program which provides, five or more days a week, at least one home delivered hot or other appropriate meal per day to older persons who are homebound or for whom congregate meals are not accessible. Also referred to as "meals on wheels".
A program authorized under Title III-C-2 of the Older Americans Act which provides, five or more days a week, at least one home delivered hot or other appropriate meal per day to older persons who are home bound, lack the capacity to prepare meals independently, or for whom congregate meal facilities are not available.
Hot and nutritious meals that are delivered to homebound persons during the week who are unable to prepare their own meals and have no outside assistance. Also, see Meals on Wheels in this glossary. CaregiverPA Resources - Home Delivered Meals
or "Meals On Wheels" - (MOW)delivers nutritionally sound meals five or more days a week to those who cannot purchase their own groceries or prepare meals.
Local programs prepare and deliver nutritious meals to homebound seniors.
Provision of a home delivered meal which complies with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and provide 1/3 the recommended daily allowance for individuals 51 years or older as established by Food and Nutrition Board of National Academy of Sciences.
A low-cost or no-cost home-delivered meal service of nutritionally balanced food for homebound individuals.
Sometimes referred to as "meals on wheels," home delivered meals are hot and nutritious meals delivered to homebound persons who are unable to prepare their own meals and have no outside assistance.
"Meals on Wheels", provide meals to those who cannot cook for themselves
Food in the form of meals, for qualifying individuals or families, delivered to the person's home.