WesleyLife Meals on Wheels, a trusted partner in nutrition and well-being for older adults, has launched a new ready-to-heat meal delivery choice to meet the growing needs of older adults, military veterans, and caregivers in central Iowa.
The new offering provides weekly deliveries of chef-prepared, nutrition-guided meals designed to taste as good as they are good for you. Easy to store and simple to heat, the meals provide clients with the ability to enjoy delicious, well-balanced options whenever they wish. With selections like vegetarian, low-sodium, and consistent-carb entrées, the service offers flexibility, variety, and peace of mind.
This option also serves as a practical resource for health care professionals, including social workers, care coordinators, and discharge planners at hospitals and short-term rehabilitation centers. Meals can be purchased and sent home with individuals upon discharge, providing them with easy, nutritious options for their first week or two at home.
Solution to support independence 
“This isn’t just about food — it’s about independence and well-being,” Shannon Draayer (pictured), executive director of community nutrition at WesleyLife, said. “Whether you’re an older adult looking to simplify your routine or a health care provider helping someone transition safely home, our new ready-to-heat meals offer a trusted, easy-to-implement solution.”
The frozen meal option builds on WesleyLife’s longstanding daily hot meal service, which includes a friendly well-being check with each delivery. Together, the two offerings ensure that older Iowans have access to the meals — and the support — they need, in whatever way best fits their lifestyle.
Key features of the new ready-to-heat meal service include:
• Weekly delivery of 5- or 7-meal packs
• Specialty options including vegetarian, low-sodium, and consistent-carb
• No long-term commitment required
• Expanded delivery area including Polk, Dallas, and Warren counties
• Available for individuals or discharge planners at hospitals and rehabilitation providers
To learn more, set up service, or inquire about partnering as a referral source or care provider, call (515) 699-3240 or visit us. Also, learn more here about donating to help fund meal delivery for an older adult or military veteran; as little as $50 will cover meals Monday through Friday for a deserving recipient in central Iowa.
