SEICAA
Meals On Wheels
825 E. Bridger
Pocatello, Idaho
(208)233-9677
Meals on Wheels is a well-known project throughout the United States that provides both a nutritious meal and emotional support for homebound seniors and the disabled. Dedicated Staff contribute to the overall health and safety of clients by checking on them regularly and referring individuals to area programs to assist with additional needs they may have.
SEICAA's Meals on Wheels Program provides up 7 meals a week to eligible persons 60 years of age and older who are homebound and need help with meal preparation.
There is no charge to the recipient for receiving meals. Meals on Wheels and other SEICAA programs rely on federal funding and generous donations to operate. Rising fuel costs have cut into an already tight budget. Financial assistance given to SEICAA is tax deductible.
M.O.W. delivers meals to anyone in Northern Bannock County who meets the eligibility requirements. Last year 52,000 meals were delivered throughout the area.
Eligibility is based on individual need:- Persons are 60 + years old
- May need to be institutionalized if meals are not provided
- Is confined to home because of pain, limited mobility or bed confinement or can no longer drive
- May need meals due to recovering after discharge from a hospital or other confinement
- Has lack of mobility to provide adequate meals for themselves, but are able to live in their own home.
- May be too fragile to be part of the day to day activities of a Senior Citizen Center Program.
- Are unable to safely prepare meals because of mental illness, forgetfulness, exhaustion, impairment from arthritis or other illness and have no other means of assistance.
- Has a recommendation from their doctor or other social service organization.
- Individuals approved for meals on the State of Idaho Medicaid HCBS and DD waivers are also eligible for the Meals on Wheels program.
Each meal contains a minimum of one-third of the recommended daily allowance of required nutrients and approved by a licensed dietitian.
The hot meals include:- An entree'
- Vegetable and fruit
- Milk or Juice
- Bread
- Dessert
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