How To Get Meals
Thank you for your interest in home-delivered meals.
Meals on Wheels of RI proudly offers several options for program service and we want to ensure that you are receiving meals under the pathway that make the best sense for you.
Grant and Donor Funded
Meals on Wheels of RI provides home-delivered meals funded by grants and donations for individuals who need assistance paying for meals and meet the program’s eligibility criteria. Do you or your loved one qualify?
- I am a Rhode Island resident, aged 60 or older.
- I am homebound or have difficulty leaving home independently.
- I am not able to drive.
- I am unable to make my own meals or have difficulty preparing meals.
- I will be home to receive meals.
A $3.00 donation per meal received is encouraged by clients
Private Pay
Meals on Wheels of RI offers temporary or long-term Private Pay home-delivered meals for individuals who do not qualify for grant funded meals. Get five meals weekly for less than $50 with no extra service fees. We can accept payment via debit, credit, check, or SNAP/EBT.
Private Pay is available for:
- Clients with an immediate and urgent need to receive home-delivered meals that may be temporary or long-term.
- Rhode Island residents of ANY age who are not homebound but would like meal-delivery service with optional wellness check.
Medicaid HCBS-LTSS
Meals on Wheels of RI Home-Delivered Meals is a benefit of the following plans:
- PACE
- Qualifying Neighborhood Integrity plans
- OHA Community Service
- LTSS-HCBS if you have applied, been approved, and meet the highest level of care
You or your caseworker can begin the program enrollment process using the form below. Please direct your questions regarding health plans to our Health Plan Team.
FOR HELP ON WHICH PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR YOU, PLEASE CALL US AT (401) 351-6700.
We have a paper version of the application available in English or Spanish if you prefer to fill out the application by hand.
Once complete, please fax to (401) 351-6750.
Sign up for Much More than a Meal
We look forward to providing you our “More-Than-A-Meal” service that includes a nutritious meal, wellness check and social visit.
Delivery
- One nutritious meal every weekday, excluding holidays
- Deliveries are made between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- Deliveries include a visit with a friendly program driver
Meal Types
All meal offerings are healthy and tasty with controlled sodium, fat, and sugar. The menus are approved by a registered dietitian to ensure balanced meals throughout the week, and our menu changes monthly.
Medically Tailored and Therapeutic Meals
For those with a chronic health condition or eating challenges, we offer special meals:
- Cardiac: Heart-healthy meals to control salt and cholesterol intake
- Chopped: For clients with arthritic and dental related conditions
Culturally Responsive Meals
We offer these meal choices to meet our clients’ cultural needs and preferences:
- Latin
- Asian
- Kosher