Those eligible for meals provided by Meals on Wheels of Greater St. Louis include the elderly, handicapped, convalescents, or anyone not able to shop for or prepare meals at home. Meals are delivered to recipients without regard to age, race, or economic status. Recipients must live within the service area of Meals on Wheels of Greater St. Louis. Our organization currently has programs in the following areas:

Meal service may be requested for up to five weekdays each week, and may be provided for as long as the recipient continues to meet eligibility requirements. Meals are delivered before, at, or after noon on weekdays; delivery on holidays varies by area program. Some programs are able to accommodate certain special dietary considerations, such as low salt, diabetic, or mechanical; you may inquire as to which meal types your area program provides. Daily meal cost and billing arrangements to the recipient vary slightly by area program. Specifics of each area program can be discussed with the program coordinator during the eligibility interview.

If you or someone that you know seems to meet the above eligibility requirements, please see How To Request Meals.