Essex Meals on Wheels

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Champlain Valley Agency on Aging

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Call the CVAA Senior Help Line to order  Meals
1-800-642-5119

 
 About the Meals

    Volunteers deliver hot nutritious meals to your door Monday through Friday between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.  Frozen weekend meals are available, if needed.  You may choose to receive 1 - 5 meals a week, on the week days of your choice.

     A typical meal consists of an entree with 2-3 oz. of protein; potato, rice or pasta; vegetables and/or fruit; a whole grain; milk and dessert.  Most meals are low sodium/low fat.  Salt is not added to food during cooking, but some foods naturally contain salt.  Some special diets are available.

Safety Checks

     Meals on Wheels is more than just a meal.  Our volunteers provide a vital safety check on your well being.  If you are not home or do not answer the door when the meal is delivered, and we are not sure you are alright, we worry.  We will call your emergency contact you give when you sign up.

     Please call and let the kitchen know when you will not be home. Otherwise we will call your, your emergency contact and the local hospitals to try and find you.  If we're unable to confirm your safety, we call the local or state police to go to your home and check the make sure you are OK or if you are in need of help.

Weather Cancellations and Blizzard Bags

     Bad weather conditions may prevent us from delivering meals.  To help ensure you have food during storm closures, we provide four shelf stable meals for you to use in an emergency.  These "Blizzard Bags" are delivered each December.  Please save them for times we are unable to deliver.

     Please check your local TV stations for school closures, or call 878-7681 or 1-800-642-5119 if you are unsure of whether you will be receiving meals.

 

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