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"There has been much improvement in my mom's
outlook on life since getting Meals-on-Wheels.
She dresses every morning and waits for the
person to arrive.
There is always some one different that she
gets to meet and that seems to make her day."
“It means so much to us that we get nutritional
meals daily
and someone to check on us each day.”
Meals
On Wheels
Volunteers
deliver a hot, nutritious lunch Monday through Friday to homebound seniors
citizens. Seniors screened at a high nutritional risk may get breakfast and
lunch. Each meal is 1/3 of the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance.
Who Qualifies for Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels is available to
homebound seniors, aged 60 and older, who are residents of the LOA’s service
area (Virginia’s Fifth Planning District). The senior must be
unable to prepare a nutritious mid-day meal with no one available or willing
to prepare the meal for them. Spouses and disabled dependents, regardless of
age, MAY also qualify. This helps
alleviate caregiver stress and worry.
Donations
The Meals on Wheels program
serves over 550 recipients each day so it relies on a variety of sources to
cover the costs of these meals. The
program receives funding from federal, state and local governments, the
United Way of Roanoke Valley and the Foundation for the Roanoke Valley. Those funds are supplemented
with fund-raising, grants and recipient donations.
The program also relies heavily on the contributions of the community.
If you would like to donate: Make checks payable to LOA Meals on
Wheels and send to P.O. Box 14205, Roanoke, VA 24038-4205.
Donations are tax deductible.
How to Become Involved
- Enrollment - If you, or someone you know, may benefit from Meals-on-Wheels,
call (540) 345-0451. Our staff will be able to assess the need for home
delivered meals.
- Volunteer Drivers - All of our meals are delivered by
volunteers. Routes take only 1 ½
to 2 hours per day. LOA offers flexibility: you can volunteer
once a week, every other week, once a month or once a year; you choose
the route and day(s) you wish to deliver. Directions are provided. Ask
about our corporate volunteer program. If you would like to volunteer, email us or call the LOA office in your area:
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Roanoke Valley - (540) 345-0451
- Alleghany Highlands - (540) 962-0465
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Botetourt County - (540) 966-1094
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Craig County - (540) 864-6031
Click here to see a copy
of the volunteer job description.
Click here to print and
mail a Volunteer Application.
 Meals on Wheels is administered through the LOA
Area Agency on Aging. It is funded by the federal and state government and
locally by the United Way of the Roanoke
Valley, the Foundation for Roanoke Valley and by donations and fundraising.
2006 Client
Satisfaction Survey
"What a joy it is to hear the
greetings of the volunteers each morning. Just like starting the day
with a beautiful song! They say it so well. We are very thankful
for the meals. I'm very satisfied with the food and service."
“I appreciate the wonderful service
and the pleasure I receive from seeing the volunteers – they make my day.”
"I am so happy to be at home."
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