Meals On Wheels FAQs
Thank you for visiting the Meals on Wheels of Hancock County FAQ page! We're here to help you navigate the process of possibly enrolling in our meal delivery service in Hancock County, Indiana. If you do not see the answer to your question here, please feel free to call us at (317) 477-FOOD, or email us at info@mealsonwheelsonline.org.
Client FAQs
Not typically, although please call for availability in your specific location. It takes a week to a week-and-a-half to complete an application and get meals started.
Yes, you can designate if you want both hot or cold, or either..
$7.50 per day (2 meals - hot and cold)*
*subsidies are available based on monthly income
Yes, we have financial assistance available on a sliding scale. Please contact our office for specific reductions based on your income.
No.
The only requirement is clients must stay on our service for at least 10 business days and a minimum of two days per week. Clients who cancel service before that time will be charged for any remaining days.
Depending upon your location within Hancock County, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
We have detailed instructions for the volunteers. You can specify a door that you will leave unlocked and we will direct volunteers to knock and enter that door. They can even help you with opening containers if you require assistance.
You may cancel a meal and receive a credit if you call by noon the previous business day or you can leave a cooler by the door and the volunteer will place your meal in the cooler so that it will be available for you when you return.
Let the office know what item you do not care for and we will substitute an alternative in the future.
Bills are sent on a monthly basis. Please mail a check to the Meals on Wheels office or pay online using our website. Do not give payment to delivery volunteers. You can also pay online by clicking 'Make a Payment' on the sidebar of this page.
Contact the Meals on Wheels office phone at (317) 477-4345 or email info@mealsonwheelsonline.org