Provides nutritious meals
to frail elderly homebound residents
who
are 60-years of age or older.
Contact Information
Nutrition Volunteer Coordinator
Current Meals on Wheels Volunteers: (913) 715-8895
New Volunteer Opportunities: (913) 715-8859
Who is eligible to receive Meals on Wheels?
How much will the meal cost?
How do I start Meals on Wheels?
Who delivers the meals?
What time will the meal be delivered?
How do I stop meal service or make changes?
Are meals delivered during bad weather?
What kind of food will be served?
How can I volunteer to deliver meals?
Who is eligible to receive Meals on Wheels?
The Area Agency on Aging provides home-delivered meals to homebound adults, age 60+ and their spouse. An evaluation of need must be completed by an Area Agency on Aging assessor to qualify for home-delivered meals.
How much will the meal cost?
• The suggested donation for a person age 60+ and their spouse is $3.00 per meal. No one is denied a meal if they are unable to donate.
• Meals are funded in part through the Older Americans Act and the Kansas Department on Aging.
How do I start Meals on Wheels?
To request Meals on Wheels, call the Aging Information line at (913) 715-8861, or toll free (888) 214-4404.
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Who delivers the meals?
Staff and volunteers deliver meals.
What time will the meal be delivered?
Meals are delivered between 10:45 am and 12:00 noon, Monday through Friday.
How do I stop meal service or make changes?
To request a stop or a change in meal delivery, call (913) 715-8896.
Are meals delivered during bad weather?
Meal delivery is cancelled if road or weather conditions are hazardous.
• “Blizzard meals” consist of shelf stable food items and are delivered at the beginning of winter. They are to be used in the event that a hot meal can not be delivered.
• Listen to the following radio stations: KCMO AM-710, KCMO FM-94.9 or KMBZ AM 980, or watch the following TV stations: KMBC-TV 9, KSHB-TV 41 or WDAF-TV 4 regarding the cancellation of Johnson County Meals on Wheels. OR
• The Central Olathe Office may also be called at 715-8896 if there are questions regarding meal delivery.
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What kind of food will be served?
Meals are planned to meet the nutritional needs of older adults. A monthly
menu is sent to all Meals on Wheels clients and is also available
online.
June 2013 Menu
Modified diets are available:
• No concentrated sugars such as cakes with frosting, sweetened fruit pies.
Nutrition Education for each month is printed on the back of each menu
and also available online.
How can I volunteer to deliver meals?
Meals on Wheels Volunteers are always needed. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 715-8859.
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Johnson County
Human Services
11811 S. Sunset Drive, Suite #1300
Olathe, KS 66061-7056
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(913) 715-8800 : voice
(913) 715-8825 : fax