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Meals on Wheels provides two meals a day to eligible participants throughout Frederick County. A hot meal is delivered midday, accompanied by a cold meal that can be refrigerated and eaten later. Participants must be homebound due to illness or physical limitations; not able to prepare meals and has no caregiver to assist with food shopping and preparation; or cannot safely prepare food due to physical, mental or emotional impairment.
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Contact
Mary S. Bevard, Outreach Worker
Email
Department of Aging
1440 Taney Avenue
Frederick, MD 21702
Ph: (301) 600-3524
Fax: (301) 600-3554
Hours
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Monday - Friday
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Meals are planned and prepared to meet the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for older adults. Special diets currently offered include: regular, diabetic/low carbohydrate and mechanical soft menus. Additional special diets may be available from some vendors.
Meals are delivered daily, Monday through Friday, including most holidays with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. A contribution of up to $50.00 per week is requested, however, no one is denied meals due to an inability to pay.
The Frederick County Department of Aging is seeking volunteers to deliver meals to homebound individuals on a weekly or substitute basis. Volunteers need transportation, a valid drivers license, 2 hours at midday and a friendly smile. Training is provided.
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