LifeSpan’s Meals On Wheels (MOW)
LifeSpan’s MOW/HDM program is a state and federally funded program that provides healthy meals and wellness checks to over 800 participating Older Adults in Allegheny County. In recognition of the multiple needs of the “whole” person, the MOW program is committed to service, provision, and coordination within the broad realm of nutrition, health-related, and home care services.
These meals provide 1/3 of the Older Adult’s daily nutritional needs that are delivered by a dependable MOW delivery driver right to your home. Meals are delivered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (except on holidays) between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm. You must be at home to receive the delivery of your meals. This is to ensure a face-to-face health and safety monitoring check.
Getting Started
You must call the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging Senior Line to determine your eligibility by completing a short assessment over the phone.
412-350-5460 or 412-350-4234 (after hours, weekends, and holidays)
Eligibility Requirements to recieve Home Delivered Meals
60+
Those who are over 60 Years of age
A resident of Allegheny County
Have a need for Meal Services
M-W-F 8am – 4pm and T-Th 8:30am – 3:30pm.
Special Dietary Needs
Diabetic/calorie-controlled, low salt, fat controlled, or a combination of any of these diets listed can be accommodated. A prescription from your physician is required.
Private Pay
LifeSpan MOW can also provide Private Pay meals, Insurance Plan meals, and Community Health Choice meals by contacting the Meals on Wheels department at 412-464-1300.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are welcome to help at our kitchens in Homestead, Clairton, Knoxville, and Imperial. Just call our office at 412-464-1300
MOW Tails of Kindness
LifeSpan’s “Tails of Kindness” Pet Program helps provide a bag of pet food weekly for our MOW participants with furry companions. The TOK program has partnered with local PetSmart pet stores for in-kind donations.
Donations are Always accepted at our main office in Homestead.
Please Call 412-464-1300 and ask for the Meals on Wheels department for details.
Currently, the “Tails of Kindness” Pet Program provides 2 Cups of Food – per animal, per week for 53 MOW Participants with Pets.
Serving 94 Animals (Cats & Dogs) and 2 Birds with food.
