Meals on wheels (Community meals)

Meals on Wheels (Community meals) can be provided if you are unable to cater for yourself properly. You may be elderly or disabled, or at risk whilst cooking meals.

The meals can only be provided following an assessment made by a Social Work Team. Please follow the link to the Meals on Wheels online form to enquire about meals on wheels or to arrange an assessment.

The meal provision may be temporary, for example, after a stay in hospital or a longer more permanent arrangement as part of a long term care package.

Two different community meals services are available across Shropshire; frozen and hot.

Frozen Service:

• can help you to maintain a high level of independence
• caters for a wider range of dietary requirements
• varied menu choice including the option of a soup instead of dessert
• you can eat when you choose and order additional meals for friends and family
• you can upgrade to a different menu on payment of the difference
• a freezer can be loaned free of charge and will fit on a kitchen worktop
• a meal heater (Servetherm) can be loaned to you free of charge or meals can be reheated in a microwave
• you can pay weekly or monthly by cash or cheque

Hot Service
There is a limited hot service available across Shropshire, which can cater for some special dietary requirements. If you wish to find out more information please use the online enquiry form on this page.

Is there a charge for community meals?
Yes, the charge is £2.75 per day for a two course meal. £2.10 for a main meal and £0.65 for dessert. This is the same for the hot or frozen service.

If you have particular dietary requirements
The Community Meals Service can accommodate the following diets:
Diabetic, low fat, vegetarian, soft, gluten free, standard (Kosher, African Caribbean, Asian/Halal and Low salt). If you have other specific dietary requirements these may be available as part of the frozen meals service.

If you are interested in receiving meals on wheels or think you may be eligible please use the online enquiry form attached to this page.

WRVS - helps older people get more out of life
WRVS works with Shropshire Council to deliver its meals on wheels scheme. It is one of the UK's largest charities and volunteering organisations.

Through its voluntary work, WRVS aims to give older people the opportunity and choice to get more out of life. Follow the link on this page for more information.

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