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Meals and smiles delivered for 7 days a week, including holidays!
What is Meals on Wheels?
At Meals on Wheels, we believe that every individual deserves access to nutritious meals, regardless of age, income, or mobility. Our service is dedicated to delivering wholesome meals to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and anyone facing barriers in accessing healthy food.
Our menu offers a variety of nutritious meals catering to different dietary needs. Once enrolled, you can choose meals that suit your taste and nutritional requirements.
Our compassionate volunteers deliver meals right to your doorstep, ensuring not only the delivery of nutritious food but also a friendly check-in. We operate year-round, reaching out to our community members with warmth and nourishment.
How to sign up for meals? It takes just 4 easy steps!
Embarking on your Meals on Wheels journey is a simple and straightforward process. We’re here to provide nutritious meals and a touch of companionship right to your doorstep. Whether you’re seeking assistance for yourself or a loved one, signing up is easy. Follow the steps below to begin enjoying wholesome meals delivered by our caring volunteers.
You may find the link to the form below in the "Get meals now" section.
Our friendly team will contact you via email or phone to discuss the best meal plan for your needs and provide the final cost.
You can easily pay for your ordered meals online. We will send you all the details on how to complete your payment.
Our caring volunteers will deliver meals to you daily between 10:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Browse programs and menus
We know everyone has their own likes and needs when it comes to food. That’s why we have different meal plans to make sure you get tasty, healthy meals that are right for you.
Our meal plans are made by expert cooks and nutritionists, with all meal offerings being healthy and tasty, having controlled sodium, fat, and sugar. The menus are approved by a registered dietitian to ensure balanced meals throughout the week.
Click on any of the programs to see the available menus:
Do you need help choosing appropriate meal program?
For detailed nutritional questions, please call our Nutrition Hotline at (619) 858-1006 or your nearest Service Center.
Explore our Lunch Menu! Fresh ingredients create diverse, delicious dishes for every palate. Enjoy nutritious, satisfying meals and embark on a culinary adventure with each bite.
Enjoy our Vegetarian Lunch Menu! We offer diverse plant-based dishes using fresh, wholesome ingredients. Perfect for vegetarians and those exploring meat-free options, our meals are both delicious and nutritious.
Fresh Lunch Program
Our Fresh Lunch Program ensures that our clients receive healthy and nutritious meals, personally created by our nutritionist and Meal Center Director. Each meal aligns with the daily recommended dietary allowances as established by federal guidelines.
With over 30 meal choices on our menu, we provide our seniors with a wide variety of options. We prepare more than 700 fresh lunches every day in our restaurant-grade kitchen, immediately package them to maintain freshness, and deliver them the very next day.
Explore our Variety Menu! Diverse dishes satisfy every palate. Fresh ingredients create nutritious, delicious meals. Every bite is a culinary adventure!
Savor the goodness of our Vegetarian Menu! Packed with a vibrant array of plant-based dishes, every meal is a celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients. Whether you’re a dedicated vegetarian or simply looking to explore meat-free options, our menu offers delicious, nutritious choices that will delight your taste buds and nourish your body. Enjoy the best of vegetarian cuisine with us!
Our menu spans global favorites. Enjoy Mediterranean delights, Asian street food, Indian curries, Japanese delicacies, and South American flavors. Our chefs offer iconic dishes and hidden gems, balancing comfort and culinary adventure.
Discover our gluten-free dishes, packed with flavor and variety. Enjoy a tasty journey that’s both healthy and exciting. Our kitchen prevents cross-contamination for worry-free dining. Perfect for celiacs, gluten-sensitive, or curious eaters alike.
Discover heart-healthy and blood sugar-friendly dishes that are truly delicious. Each meal comes with detailed nutrition info, helping you make informed choices. Perfect for managing diabetes, boosting heart health, or seeking balanced nutrition.
Our mains prove vegetarian can be satisfying: try grilled portobello steaks or quinoa-stuffed peppers. Each dish showcases the diversity of plant-based cooking.
Frozen Entrée Program
Offering a multitude of options, these meals are created and prepared by our meal partner, award-winning Langlois Fancy Frozen Ffoods.
The meals are crafted using the highest quality of ingredients and care, then immediately flash-frozen to ensure quality and taste. The meals are delivered shortly thereafter to our clients to ensure the highest quality and freshness.
Included with every meal is an 8-oz. carton of milk, fruit, and a wheat roll with butter.
Explore our Variety Menu! Diverse dishes for every taste. Fresh ingredients create nutritious, satisfying meals. Every bite is a culinary adventure!
Enjoy our Vegetarian Menu! Vibrant plant-based dishes celebrate fresh, wholesome ingredients. Perfect for vegetarians or those exploring meat-free options. Delicious, nutritious meals to delight and nourish you.
San Diego County Meal Program
Our menu features a wide variety of dishes, expertly crafted by our partner, the acclaimed Langlois Fancy Frozen Foods. Using premium ingredients and high quality preparation methods, each meal is thoughtfully created. To preserve their exceptional quality and flavor, these culinary delights are rapidly frozen right after cooking. We prioritize timely delivery, ensuring our customers receive these gourmet meals within a 6-week timeframe, guaranteeing top-notch freshness and taste with every serving.
This is a County-funded program that ensures our qualified seniors aged 60 and older throughout the County can receive fully-subsidized (i.e., free) meals. To qualify, seniors must exhibit at least two limitations in Activities of Daily Living, OR are homebound, OR socially isolated.
This program not only provides free meals to qualified seniors, but it also provides a free meal for their caretakers.
If you have any questions regarding the San Diego County Meal Program, please contact us at (619)858-1006.
This program is available to seniors aged 60 and older who exhibit at least two limitations in Activities of Daily Living presented in this list.
Ability to clean oneself, get in and out of shower or bath, and perform other activities of personal hygiene such as shaving or brushing one’s teeth.
Feeding oneself by getting food into the body from a receptacle such as a plate, cup, or table, by a feeding tube, or intravenously.
Ability to put on clothes, and not struggle significantly with common clothing accessories such as buttons or zippers. This also includes putting on and taking off all items of clothing and any necessary braces, fasteners, or artificial limbs.
Ability to use and get on and off the toilet and performing associated personal hygiene.
Ability to control one’s bladder and bowel functions, or, when unable to maintain control of bowel or bladder function, the ability to perform associated personal hygiene, including caring for a catheter or colostomy bag.
Being confined to one’s home, resulting in limited or no interaction with the outside world. This includes an inability to leave the home independently, a lack of engagement in social activities, and minimal contact with friends, family, or the community.
Ability to stand, walk and/or climb stairs.
Ability to walk and get in and out of bed, or chair.
Get meals now
Complete our online form to start receiving meals of your choice.
