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WesleyLife Meals on Wheels
944 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
Meals on Wheels is dedicated to combating food insecurity and social isolation by delivering hot, delicious, and healthy meals to older adults and veterans in Central Iowa. The program offers dynamic meal delivery options, including freshly prepared hot meals delivered five days a week and frozen meal packs, tailored to meet the nutritional needs of its clients. Meals on Wheels emphasizes not just the delivery of food, but also making a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve through regular interactions and support.
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Food and Dining
The Meals on Wheels program provides menus designed by registered dietitians, ensuring nutritious meals that are diabetes-friendly, low in sodium, and vegetarian if desired. Meals are delivered hot and ready to eat or as frozen packs. The program also includes a hydroponic farm to enhance the nutritional quality of the meals while supporting sustainable practices.
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Dining
- Nutritious Meals
- Registered Dietitians
- Diabetes-Friendly
- Low Sodium
- Vegetarian Options
- Hydroponic Farm
Activities
Activities
Meals on Wheels offers volunteering opportunities where individuals or corporate teams can 'Adopt-a-Route' to deliver meals. Volunteers not only deliver meals but also provide companionship, helping to alleviate social isolation for clients. Routes are available for adoption across different regions, allowing teams to foster teamwork and community engagement while supporting those in need.
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Amenities
- Volunteering
- Adopt-a-Route
- Community Engagement
