Frequently Asked Questions

• Who is eligible to receive Meals on Wheels?

  Applicants must be Wichita residents age 60 or over. They must be homebound and have difficulty cooking for themselves and have no one regularly available to cook for them or take them out for dinner.

• When are meals delivered?

  Meals are delivered between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. each weekday. You must be at home to accept the meal. Meals will not be left outside or with neighbors. Weekend meals are delivered to those who are most isolated and at risk of nursing home placement.

• Can I receive Meals on Wheels on a temporary basis?

  Absolutely! Many people recovering from surgery or illness use the program until their strength returns.

• What if I’m not going to be home to receive the meal?

  Simply call ahead of time if you know you are not going to be home to receive a meal.

• What about holidays and snowstorms? Do you deliver?

  Clients receive frozen or shelf stable meals before holidays when Senior Services is closed. On rare occasions inclement weather keeps our drivers from delivering meals. Anticipating such events, we supply every Meals on Wheels client with frozen or shelf stable meals to be used when road conditions do not allow regular delivery.

• How do I apply?

  Call 267-0122 to schedule an assessment. Referrals for services come from many sources: doctors, social workers, neighbors, relatives or friends. You may also call to set up service for yourself.