MEALS ON WHEELS
Food delivered to your door.
Martha’s Kitchen offers Meals on Wheels for homebound older adults in San Mateo County. If you need meals, or know someone who does, please call (408) 293-6111 ext. 410 to check eligibility and get added to the program waitlist.
Good to know:
- We deliver one week’s worth of frozen meals to your home each week.
- Meals are delivered Monday through Friday between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, excluding observed holidays. Each participant is assigned a designated delivery day. If your scheduled delivery day falls on an observed holiday, your meal will be delivered on the business day before or after the holiday.
- This program is designed for homebound seniors. When you call, we’ll take a moment to understand your situation and confirm eligibility. There is currently a waitlist for the service.
- Our San Mateo Meals on Wheels program covers these cities: Brisbane, Colma, Daly City, San Bruno, South San Francisco.
Meals on Wheels FAQs
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Who is eligible for delivery?
Any older adult who is frail and homebound by reason of illness, disability, or isolation is eligible for home delivered meals
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Is there a waitlist?
Yes. There is currently a waitlist to receive home delivered meals in San Mateo County. Individuals with the highest level of need are added to the service in the order that they were added to the waitlist.
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How do I get added to the waitlist?
Call (408) 293-6111 ext. 410 to check eligibility and get added to the waitlist.
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Can I refer a friend or relative for meal delivery?
Yes. Call (408) 293-6111 ext. 410 to check eligibility and get them added to the waitlist.
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Are different or more specific delivery windows available?
No. Deliveries can arrive anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on your designated delivery day, so please be on the lookout for our friendly delivery driver during that time.
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Can I reschedule my delivery day if I have a conflict for a specific week?
No. We are unable to accommodate special deliveries on a day that is not your regularly scheduled delivery day. Please contact us as soon as you know that you won’t be able to receive your delivery so that we can put your service on a brief hold.
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Where do the meals come from?
Martha’s Kitchen makes the meals fresh following guidelines from the Older Americans Act and under the guidance of a Registered Dietician. They are then frozen before being sent out.
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How should I store the meals?
Store your meals in the freezer until ready to eat.
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How do I reheat the meals?
Puncture the film, then heat in the microwave on high for approximately 3-5 minutes, or until the food reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Use caution when removing from the microwave, as the food and container will be hot. Let cool until safe to eat.
Still have Meals on Wheels questions?
Call (408) 293-6111 ext. 410 or use our simple form below.
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