Every day, all across the country, older adults and people with disabilities receive a meal and a visit from a friendly volunteer through their local Meals on Wheels provider. Keystone is proud to be one of those providers. Our locally prepared meals are delivered by neighbors to neighbors. Call us to learn more about this convenient, affordable and healthy meal options.
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels provides a nutritous meal delivered by a neighborhood volunteer that helps people live independently.
Keeping Neighbors Living in their Home
The benefits to Meals on Wheels
Delicious Food Options
All meals are low-sodium and diabetic and heart- friendly, and we can accommodate many special diets and preferences. We partner with Open Arms of Minnesota, Metro Meals on Wheels and several local specialty restaurants to prepare our wide variety of food options.
Friendly Visits
Keystone’s Meals on Wheels is more than just a meal. We have dedicated volunteers from your community who personally deliver the meals and check-in with our recipients. This friendly visit by a caring volunteer not only reduces isolation but provides an important safety check that family members rely on. Our volunteers and our team are there to catch problems before they become a crisis.
A Keystone Added Value Service
We believe helping an older adult remain in their home is an essential part of our work. That is why we do a more exhaustive intake for new Meals on Wheels customers than other home delivered meal plans. This intake is a conversation over the phone with an experienced staff member who will check to see how the program is working for the recipient, answer any questions about the program, and discuss other community resources that might be of assistance. This might include making referrals to our other senior programs or help finding transportation, home care or companion services.
Why Choose Meals on Wheels?
Meals on Wheels offers great food and flexibility. The connection to community volunteers and Keystone staff makes this program truly unique. The cost of Meals on Wheels is based on a sliding fee scale.
To learn more or to sign up to receive Meals on Wheels, please call Metro Meals on Wheels at 612-623-3363 and they will find the provider in your neighborhood. For basic information, call Keystone’s senior services staff at 651-645-7424 or 651-298-5493.
This program is ideal for:
- People who are unable to regularly prepare nutritious meals for themselves or simply can benefit from the delivery of a satisfying meal
- People recovering from injury or illness. Meals can be ordered on a short-term or long-term basis
- Anyone who could benefit from the social connections provided by delivery volunteers
- Note: Meals on Wheels is open to people of all ages, not just adults over 65
Volunteers Make Meals on Wheels Special
Volunteering for Meals on Wheels is a meaningful experience and your time has a profound impact the older adults who receive meals. Volunteers can help pack meals in our West Seventh kitchen or deliver meals to the door over lunchtime, Monday through Friday.
Thank You to Our Partners!
Keystone is a member of Metro Meals on Wheels and Meals on Wheels America. We are grateful for our collaboration and partnership with these organizations to deliver healthy meals to people in our community.
