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Home Delivered Meals
Meals on Wheels has been in existence in Lee County since 1971 and delivers more than food to the homebound hungry. Regular visits from our team of over 300 volunteer drivers ensure that our clients have daily contact with the outside world. For a few hours per week, Meals on Wheels volunteers make a world of difference in our community.
The Meals on Wheels Home Delivered Meal Program delivers one hot, nutritious and well-balanced meal a day five days a week, including extras for the weekend, to Lee County residents who are elderly, ill or disabled and are unable to shop or prepare their own food. This service, delivered to approximately 950 individuals throughout a year by a team of over 300 volunteer drivers, provides daily nutrition and contact for homebound residents regardless of their ability to pay, thus preserving health, independence and preventing isolation of our customers while being cost effective for our community.
Once again, we would not be able to serve those in need at the same quality level without our dedicated volunteers. Concerned and compassionate community members regularly volunteer to pack meals, drive routes, and deliver meals to their neighbors needing assistance. The Meals on Wheels program provides not only food to the homebound hungry but also a connection with the community, a chance to serve, and an opportunity for the homebound to access additional services if needed.
"It's like I'm visiting friends, and that is what's great about it." ~ Len Jennings, Meals on Wheels volunteer driver
Do you, or someone you know, need Home Delivered Meals?
Home Delivered Meals delivers more than food.
We facilitate independence. People are able to remain in their own homes and communities.
We provide security. Our visits ensure that everything is okay at home . . . volunteers have training to know who to contact if it's not.
We prevent isolation. Some days, the Meals on Wheels volunteer may be the recipient's only contact with the world outside.
We promote dignity. People need independence, security, and friendship.
In addition to the delivery of daily meals, we also deliver weekly or monthly HOPE (Helping Older People Eat) Bags to clients we have identified as in need of additional food items.
Funding and donations are needed that will enable us to meet the needs of clients who cannot pay a nominal fee. If you think you’d like to offer a helping hand, please call CCMI’s Director of Volunteer Services at 239-332-0441, or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . She’ll help you work out the best “volunteer fit” for your schedule.
For more information about eligibility for Home Delivered Meals, please call 239-337-1055
