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MEALS ON WHEELS

 

“I am very fortunate to have people who care for seniors. Those who deliver meals
are so pleasant and I am thankful for all they do for me. You should all know how
much this means to me and I can’t thank you enough.” Read more testimonials

Meals On Wheels (MOW) is a not-for-profit program administered by the Visiting Nurse Association of Long Island and funded in part by the Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs, the New York State Office for the Aging and the U.S. Administration on Aging. MOW is dedicated to delivering nutritious meals to high-risk individuals over 60 with impaired mobility, and a limited number of individuals with disabilities under 60. The program is designed to provide nutritional education, related social services, information and referrals to community-based resources and services.

 

Meal Preparation and Delivery of Meals

Meals are prepared at local hospitals and two private kitchen facilities.  With the help of volunteers, two meals a day (one hot and one cold) are delivered up to five days a week. Weekend meals are available for the most vulnerable individuals on a limited basis. Counseling and nutritional education are also provided and recipients are linked with other community agencies for additional services to help maintain independence.

Length of Service

Service can be provided on a short or long term basis (for partial or full week) and/or as intermittent respite. Need is established at an initial home assessment visit. Reassessments are made every six months thereafter.

Participant Eligibility

Eligibility is established by a Program Case Worker, following guidelines of the funding agency. Priority is given first to those who have the greatest need.

Service Areas

Albertson Glen Cove
 Lawrence Oyster Bay
Bayville Glen Head
 Locust Grove
 Plainedge
Bethpage Glenwood Landing
 Locust Valley
 Plainview
Brookville
 Great Neck
 Lynbrook Port Washington
Cedarhurst
 Greenvale
 Malverne Roslyn
Centre Island
 Herricks
 Manhasset Sands Point
Cove Neck
 Hewlett
 Matinecock Sea Cliff
East Hills
 Hicksville
 Mill Neck
 Syosset
East Norwich Inwood
 Mineola Valley Stream
East Rockaway Jericho
 Muttontown
 Williston Park
East Williston Kings Point
 New Hyde Park
 Woodbury
Farmingdale
 Lattingtown
 North Hills
 Woodmere
Garden City Park
 Laurel Hollow
 Old Westbury
                                 

Contribution Policy

Participants are informed of the cost of the meals and given the opportunity to voluntarily contribute.  Contributions are very important as they help to maintain and/or expand the MOW program. Participants are not required to declare or document their income and no one will be denied the service due to inability to contribute. Contributions are confidential and voluntary.

 

Referrals

Referrals for services may come from a variety of sources including physicians, hospital discharge planners, caregivers, family members, or individuals who are seeking care for themselves.

 

To make a referral to the Visiting Nurse Association of Long Island, please:


CALL our Intake RN's

at 1-(800) 237-0884 or (516) 739-1270

or

FAX a Referral Form* to (516) 739-1162.


*Please click HERE to print a Referral Form.


Contact Information

For more information about our Meals On Wheels program, please contact Mary Coyle, Assistant Program Director, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (516) 739-1292. Our Meals On Wheels staff can help you and answer any questions you may have.