Meals on Wheels - South Puget Sound Office - Lutheran Community Services

MEALS ON WHEELS

For many seniors and disabled people, getting to the store, or cooking a meal can be a challenge. Yet healthy eating at any age is key to maintaining good health. That’s why each week, we deliver Meals on Wheels to seniors and disabled people. This program has no age restriction, and is available to anyone who is unable to shop or prepare meals for themselves. This includes those recovering from surgery or illness.

Meals on Wheels photo Why chose a program like Meals on Wheels? Kevin recently sent us this note, and it explains why Meals on Wheels is important to him and his family:

Dear LCS:

Thanks for providing Meals on Wheels for mom. It is a great relief to me to have this service, as I live out of town.

I have worked with LCS over the years in my job. I am thankful that now, when we need help, you folks can assist us.

Kevin

How to apply

Call Lutheran Community Services and request an application for the Meals on Wheels program. Included in the application is information on the nutritional content of each meal, including sodium and calories, so that you may order those meals that fit your dietary needs.

When we receive the application, a member of our staff will contact you to review the application and take your first order. Further orders should be placed by Wednesday of each week for Friday delivery.

You can either order by mail, or order by phone. Seven or more meals must be ordered at a time. If you are a public client, your meals may be free. Private pay clients pay per meal. The volunteer delivering your meals can accept payment.

When ordering Meals on Wheels, you will be able to select from our 22 dinners and 4 breakfasts. We ask that you order a minimum of 7 meals at a time, but you can order more! Our current menu includes:

Pork Steak with New Potatoes
Baked Ham with Pineapple
Macaroni and cheese
Chicken Casserole
Baked Chicken and Scalloped Potatoes
Roast Turkey with Dressing
Italian Veal with Marinara Sauce
Chicken Fried Steak
Meatloaf

Braised Beef Tips
Spaghetti with Meatballs
Beef Stew
Swedish Meatballs
Mushroom Omelet
Crab Casserole
Baked Pollack and Vegetables
Chicken Patty with Mashed Potatoes
and more!

To apply for Meals on Wheels

Download the application form (Adobe PDF file - plug-in required )
Print out the form and fill it out
Mail or fax the completed form to us as indicated below.
A Meals on Wheels volunteer or staff member will contact you to set up delivery.

Mail or fax applications to:

Lutheran Community Services
223 North Yakima
Tacoma, WA 98403
Fax: 253/597-6456

For more information, call 253/722-5684 or contact us by e-mail.