Delivering More Than a Meal
Serving Homebound People of All Ages and Incomes.
No matter why a person is homebound – chronic illness, frailty, disability, recent surgery or other physical or mental health issues they face two major difficulties: poor nutrition and isolation. Meals on Wheels West helps prevent both by Delivering More Than a Meal to homebound people of all ages and incomes.
Our friendly calls and in-person Wellness Checks alleviate loneliness while monitoring health & wellness.
Homebound residents of Santa Monica, Venice, Marina del Rey, Pacific Palisades, and Malibu, who are unable to shop or cook for themselves are eligible.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding eligibility, please call (310) 394-5133, extension 1.
Getting Started
Due to an unprecedented increase in need, Meals on Wheels West is now operating a waitlist for clients requesting financial assistance. Our team will do everything possible to connect you with alternative community food resources while you wait for an opening in our program.
If you are able to enroll as a private pay client ($10 per meal), service can begin right away.
We understand how difficult the situation is and are working urgently to expand our resources so we can reach more neighbors in need as soon as possible.
Fill Out The Client Application
To start, we need you to complete and return to us your Client Application, or a we can can help you do that over the phone. Some of the information you’ll provide includes:
- Basic questions about income and other qualifiers help determine whether a client qualifies for subsidized meal services
- Your address and special meal needs
- Healthcare provider and doctor name/contact info
- Two emergency personal contacts
Our Client Enrollment Specialist will review your application and help determine your meal cost based on your individual circumstances. Financial assistance options are available; however, clients who qualify for subsidized service will be placed on a waitlist at this time.
Our client services team will review your application and reach out with further enrollment information and details within three (3) business days. Please call our office with any questions or concerns: 310-394-5133 ext 1.
Our Meals
- Volunteers deliver a hot lunch and cold dinner on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
- Frozen meals provided for Tuesdays and Thursdays
- The meals are healthy, low sodium, nutritious and, approved by a Los Angeles County certified dietitian.
- In addition to regular meals medically appropriate meals are offered including renal meals for kidney disease, Low K meals for heart patients, puree meals and vegetarian meals.
- Meals on Wheels West will accommodate personal preferences, to some degree, including substituting for pork, fish, etc.
