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.