Prepares and delivers meals to those unable to cook or
shop for themselves.
Meals on Wheels is a non-profit organization established
especially to supply well-balanced meals to people who need ready-to-eat
meals delivered to their homes.
In general, Meals on Wheels is a helping hand, an effort to enable
people, those who cannot cook for themselves or shop for food for
themselves, to remain in their homes. It's people reaching out to
people.
Meals on Wheels also provides a daily security check for
our clients.
For
information, contact us at (717)872-2415
We
are often asked if we accept contributions...
All contributions are gratefully accepted. We have a
"Second Helping Fund" for contributions, which help pay for meals for
those who are unable to pay for them completely by themselves.
Mail your contribution to:
Millersville Area Meals
on Wheels
P.O. Box 91, 121 N. George St.
Millersville, PA
17551
Gift certificates are also available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the
areas covered by Millersville Area Meals on Wheels?
Bausman, Bean Hill Road Area,
Conestoga, Creswell, Georgetown Hills, Holtwood, Marticville,
Millersville, Mt. Nebo, Pequea, Quaker Hills, Safe Harbor,
Washington Boro, West Ridge.
What does our service cost? (Prices are subject to change-call
for current prices)
Prices below include a hot lunch and cold supper delivered
Monday through Friday.
$26.50 per week for regular diet ($5.30/day)
$29.50 per week for special diets ($5.90/day)
Prices for one meal per day:
$16.25 per week for regular diet ($3.25/day)
$18.25 per week for special diets ($3.65/day)
What Types of Special Diets Are
Available?
We currently have cardiac diet (low salt, low cholesterol, and
low fat), diabetic diet (low sugar), soft diet, and
diverticulitis diet. Other diets may be available after
consultation with your doctor.
Who is Eligible?
Anyone, regardless of age, who is not able to prepare his/ her
meals at home.
How Do I Request
Meals?
You, a family member, a friend, your doctor, or the hospital may
call Millersville Area Meals on Wheels at (717)872-2415. We need
24 hours' notice to start or stop delivery (except for emergency
cases.)
Who Prepares the
Meals?
Volunteer cooks prepare the not meals and volunteer packers
prepare the cold supper. All meals are planned under the
guidance of a dietician.
How and when are
the meals delivered?
Friendly volunteer visitor/driver teams deliver the meals each
Monday through Friday between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. We serve
all holidays that fall Monday through Friday.
How Do I
Volunteer?
If you, a family member, or a friend would like to volunteer to
cook, pack, drive or deliver meals on a regular or a substitute
bases, please contact one of the following people for more
information:
Karen Davis,
Executive Director 872-2415 Janet Gallion,
Assistant Director 872-2415
Joanne
DeRenzis, Coord. of drivers for Millersville & Washington Boro areas
393-8999
Esther Hess,
Coordinator of drivers for Conestoga 872-5893
Jane Wissler,
Coordinator of drivers for Mount Nebo area 284-4295
Please feel free to call Karen Davis or Janet Gallion at
872-2415 if you have other questions.
