Meals on Wheels delivers a hot, tasty, nutritious lunch each week day, and our friendly drivers stop and chat for a moment to make sure all is well.
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We’ve got you covered.
WesleyLife Meals on Wheels offers convenient, caring service and peace of mind for anyone who needs a little help with meals. Questions about Meals on Wheels service? Read our FAQ.
For Meals on Wheels Service, Call (515) 699-3243
"Meals on Wheels is so important when you're caring for someone who is ill and somewhat isolated. Often, my Meals on Wheels driver is the only person I see all day, and our conversations add some needed joy and levity to my life right now!"
Our dedicated team of drivers and volunteers delivers hot meals between 10:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, with frozen meals also available for you to enjoy whenever you please.
Meals on Wheels participants love the varied, nutrient-dense menu that is designed by two registered dietitians and a chef to meet the specific nutrition needs of older adults. Our menu offers a wide variety of heart healthy, low-sodium options that are also appropriate for those living with diabetes.
Our drivers deliver so much more than a meal. They're trained to offer each participant a warm "hello!" while checking on their safety. Because a driver may be the only person a participant sees during the day, they can be a vital lifeline in the event of a medical emergency.
A wide variety of heart healthy, low-sodium options, appropriate for those living with diabetes Compliance with the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans A minimum of 1/3 of Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) Labels with nutrition details to keep you informed Optional texture-modified (ground) meals on request to support participants with chewing or swallowing difficulties
We offer at least three daily choices, and menus are refreshed often to keep things interesting!
Meals are prepared fresh daily in our kitchen in Des Moines, then heat-sealed and delivered to your door Monday through Friday. For your convenience, frozen weekend meal packages are also available.
Meals on Wheels volunteers are making a real difference in our community, where 10,000+ individuals are unable to access or prepare affordable, nutritious meals. Help us combat food insecurity - we are in need of volunteers! Our volunteer opportunities range from driving a Meals on Wheels route over the noon hour to checking with our clients by phone to make sure they're well and happy.
Sign Up to Volunteer with Meals on Wheels
"Last spring when the pandemic hit and my crazy work/life came to a screeching halt, I felt helpless. I wasn’t a frontline worker. I wasn’t busy traveling for work or attending things for my kids. I heard a plea for Meals on Wheels volunteers on the news, and I suddenly had a purpose. I could do something to help. Now it's one of the favorite things I do every week and I can’t imagine not volunteering!”
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WesleyLife is committed to welcoming, serving, and employing person(s) in a safe, nondiscriminatory environment. This applies to WesleyLife directly and any contractor or other entity with which or whom we work.
