Meals On Wheels

HISTORY
The “Meals on Wheels” program began because of the initiative of Mae Yackle who started the program in 1975 with the help of a government grant. When funds ran out, the community stepped in and the Interfaith Council of Church Women took over the program. Meals on Wheels originated prior to and is a separate program from the Human Development Commission supported program, “Home-Delivered Meals (HDM) available in Huron, Tuscola, and Sanilac Counties.


THE MEAL
The spectacular lunchtime meals, made up of generous portions of a main entrée, vegetable, bread/roll, salad, dessert/fruit, and milk, have always been prepared by Scheurer Hospital’s Nutritional Services Staff. The conscientious staff take great care to observe portion size, special diets, and everyone’s unique preferences. Dietary supplements are available at no additional cost.


DELIVERIES
Meals are available strictly Monday through Friday only. Holiday deliveries will be made as long as the holiday falls on a week day.

Meals are delivered by volunteers within a 4 mile radius of the Pigeon area. Customers who live outside the designated area can have family or a willing friend pick up their meals. The program is very flexible and allows for multiple delivery options:
1. Customers can receive meals daily at lunch time Monday through Friday.
2. Multiple meals may be delivered on one day so daily deliveries do not have to be made.
3. Meals may be delivered only on selected days.

Please inquire for other options.


PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Everyone is welcome to participate. There are no eligibility requirements for the Meals on Wheels Program.


COST
Customers are charged $3.00 per meal. Charges are billed on a monthly basis. If two individuals living in the same household request a meal, a 10% discount off the total monthly balance is given.


EMERGENCY CONTACT
Every customer is asked to complete a contact form when signing up for the program. This information is used strictly to contact you, or if an emergency situation arises.


HOW TO SIGN UP
To start receiving meals, call Dianne at (989) 453-3709 ext. 4260. Dianne can be reached Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:30AM - 3:00PM

Additional contacts for questions are:
Zita Sturm (989) 453-2300