DHCL - Meals on Wheels

Resource Details
Alternate Name	Home-delivered meals
Description	Delivers meals to seniors (60+) who are homebound due to an illness or physical disability. Provides daily interaction (Monday-Friday) with the caring volunteers who deliver the meals. A registered dietitian ensures the meals are nutritious. Those who don't qualify for Meals on Wheels have the option to buy meals for a higher fee.
Agency Status	Active
Coverage Area	Shasta County: Redding, Shasta Lake, Anderson, Shingletown, Burney, Fall River, Cassel, McArthur, and Cottonwood (depending on Volunteers available) Trinity County: Weaverville, Douglas City, Lewiston (depending on Volunteers available) Lassen County: Susanville Defined coverage areas: California - Lassen County California - Shasta County California - Trinity County


Hours Of Operation	Office hours Mon: 8am 4pm Tue: 8am 4pm Wed: 8am 4pm Thu: 8am 4pm Fri: 8am 4pm

Program
Eligibility	-Adults 60 years and older who are homebound and need help with meals due to disability, illness, or isolation -Must not have a full-time caregiver -Must not live with someone who can assist with cooking


Program Fees	-The cost to prepare and deliver a meal is $8.62 -Any contribution donated is appreciated and accepted -Many clients are able to pay more and are encouraged to do so -No qualified customer is refused services based on their ability or inability to contribute
Application Process	Call
Documents Required	None


Normal Wait Times	Depends on waitlist

Volunteer Duties	Call for details
Programs at this agency	ShastaConnect DHCL - Supportive Services and Resource Program DHCL - Adult Day Health Care Program DHCL - Power to Seniors DHCL - Emergency Food Program DHCL - USDA Commodity Food Program DHCL - AmeriCorps Seniors DHCL - Senior Lunch Program DHCL - Senior Box Program DHCL - PSPS Meal Assistance DHCL - PSPS Food Assistance DHCL - Care Management DHCL - CalAIM Enhanced Care Management

Last Verified On: 5/6/2025