Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels — Nutritious Meals, Delivered with Care
At Plum Community Center, we believe food is more than fuel — it’s comfort, connection, and care. Through our Meals on Wheels program, we help ensure that homebound seniors can enjoy fresh, nutritious meals while maintaining independence in the comfort of their own homes.
For many older adults, preparing meals becomes difficult due to health challenges, mobility issues, or limited energy. Meals on Wheels helps bridge that gap, providing balanced, nourishing meals right to the doorstep — along with a friendly face, a quick conversation, and a vital wellness check.
Meals are delivered Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM
Why Meals on Wheels Matters
✔ Healthy & Fresh meals delivered three days a week — Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM
✔ Managing health conditions — Meals are designed to support older adults, including those managing conditions like heart disease, diabetes, or nutritional deficiencies
✔ A wellness check with every delivery — if you don’t answer the door, a registered nurse follows up to ensure your safety
✔ No food left unattended — we care about both nutrition and peace of mind
✔ Overall health benefits — Regular, nutritious meals can help reduce the risk of falls, boost immunity, and support energy levels, keeping our older neighbors feeling their best.
Who Qualifies?
Our home-delivered meals are meant to help those unable to leave their homes due to disability, illness, or frailty. You must be:
✔ 60 years or older
✔ Homebound and unable to prepare your own meals.
Nutritional Information
✔ All meals meet the standards set by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging and are approved by a registered dietitian, providing at least one-third of U.S Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA).
How to Get Started!
If you or someone you care about may be eligible for Meals on Wheels, the first step is easy — simply contact the Allegheny County Senior Line:
📞 412-350-5460 or 412-350-4234
The phone call takes approximately 15 minutes and will help determine eligibility for home-delivered meals.
We Need Drivers
If you are seeking more ways to get involved with Meals on Wheels, we would love to hear from you! Not only does volunteering help fill your schedule in a meaningful way, it’s also a way to make friends and take care of an older generation that needs your support.