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Meals on Wheels supports the idea that pets provide love and companionship and improve quality of life for their owners. Therefore, we deliver monthly supplies of cat and dog food to our meal recipients who need assistance with meals for their pets. Your donation of cat or dog food or dollars to support this program is greatly appreciated. The gratifying aspect of our program is that we know how much comfort a pet can bring and we are glad to know that we can continue to keep both our clients AND their beloved pets fed. Please call MOW at 673-5035 if you would like to make a donation.
Meals on Wheels Serving Central Virginia serves the homebound adults in our community – regardless of ability to pay. To receive meals, you must meet these eligibility requirements: 1) Be over the age of 18. 2) Be homebound and unable to meet basic nutritional needs either temporarily or permanently and have no other reliable means of obtaining your daily meals. 3) Reside in our service area of the cities of Richmond, Petersburg, Colonial Heights or Hopewell, or the counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent or Powhatan. Definition of homebound: Unable to leave the home without considerable difficulty and/or assistance. A person may leave home for medical treatment or short, infrequent absences for non-medical reasons, such as a trip to the barber or to attend religious service. Definition of basic nutritional needs: Unable to or have major difficulty preparing at least one nutritious meal daily because of physical or mental limitations or have difficulty obtaining necessary food. Eligibility of other household members: A disabled child of any age to whom they provide primary care-giving responsibilities or a spouse who is unable to prepare his or her own meal.