Chinese Meals on Wheels (CMOW)
Vancouver and Richmond
Care BC's Chinese Meals on Wheels (Chinese MOW) program has continued to operate weekdays, Monday through Friday during the COVID-19 pandemic
with increased safety precautions to protect both our clients and volunteers who deliver the meals.
We strongly recommend that clients have additional food available in their homes (frozen, canned or non-perishable) in the event of service disruptions.
with increased safety precautions to protect both our clients and volunteers who deliver the meals.
We strongly recommend that clients have additional food available in their homes (frozen, canned or non-perishable) in the event of service disruptions.
On this page:
- General Information
- Chinese MOW Menu
- Ordering Meals and Referral Form
- Guidelines
General Information
Care BC launched one of Canada's first Chinese Meals on Wheels programs in 1996. We deliver hot, nutritious meals to seniors, caregivers, individuals with chronic or acute medical conditions, and/or people recovering from surgery, illness or injury. Meals are delivered by volunteers Monday to Friday between 10:30 am and 1 pm - our volunteers also provide a brief and informal safety check on clients with each delivery. There is no meal service on Statutory holidays.
Chinese MOW are prepared by:
Chinese MOW are prepared by:
- S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Simon K.Y. Lee Seniors Care Home, Vancouver
- Blue Ivy House, Vancouver
Effective April 1st, 2022, Care BC’s Chinese Meals on Wheels (CMOW) prices will increase to $9.00
Why are the prices changing?
The price that is charged for each meal is less than the cost Care BC pays to produce and deliver the meals. The cost of every meal is subsidized by Care BC to keep them affordable. However, the rise in the cost of food and gas has increased the operating costs of the Meals on Wheels program.
Why are the prices changing?
The price that is charged for each meal is less than the cost Care BC pays to produce and deliver the meals. The cost of every meal is subsidized by Care BC to keep them affordable. However, the rise in the cost of food and gas has increased the operating costs of the Meals on Wheels program.
Click the links below to learn more about Care BC's other MOW programs:
Chinese Meals on Wheels (CMOW) Menu - VANCOUVER
Our Chinese MOW program follows a 4-week rotation plan to provide variety to our clients.
Click here to view the menu as a printable PDF (Vancouver) for 2022.
Click here to view the menu as a printable PDF (Vancouver) for 2022.
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Week 1:
(on these dates) Apr 11-Apr 15 May 9-May 13 Jun 6-Jun 10 Jul 4-Jul 8 Aug 1-Aug 5 Aug 29-Sep 2 |
Mondays
Chicken Feet, Peanut and Mei Dou Soup Steamed Fish with Preserved Vegetables Seasonal Vegetables |
Tuesdays
Chinese Herbal Soup Braised Chicken Drumsticks with Italian Seasoning Seasonal Vegetables |
Wednesdays
Dried Bok Choy Soup Braised Diced Fish with Sweet Corn Sauce Seasonal Vegetables |
Thursdays
Mushroom, Cordyceps Flowers and Pork Shank Soup Grilled Pork Chop in Japanese style Seasonal Vegetables |
Fridays
Dried Octopus and Fuzzy Melon Soup Braised Chicken and Potato with Portuguese Sauce Mixed Vegetables |
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Week 2:
(on these dates) Apr 18-Apr 22 May 16-May 20 Jun 13-Jun 17 Jul 11-Jul 15 Aug 8-Aug 12 Sep 5-Sep 9 |
Mondays
Black Bean and Chicken Soup Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Five Spice Powder Seasonal Vegetables |
Tuesdays
Papaya, Peanut and White Fungus Soup Braised Fish with Onion and Tomato Sauce Seasonal Vegetables |
Wednesdays
Watercress Soup Grilled Chicken in Korean Style Seasonal vegetables |
Thursdays
Mushroom and Chicken Feet Soup Braised Diced Pork & Tofu with Preserved Vegetables Seasonal Vegetables |
Fridays
Sweet Corn, Carrot and Pork Shank Soup Steamed Egg with Seafood Seasonal vegetables |
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Week 3:
(on these dates) Mar 28-Apr 1 Apr 25-Apr 29 May 23-May 27 Jun 20-Jun 24 Jul 18-Jul 22 Aug 15-Aug 19 |
Mondays
Chinese Herbal and Chicken Soup Steamed Fish and Tofu with Ginger and Green Onion Seasonal Vegetables |
Tuesdays
Black Bean and Pork Shank Soup Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Soya Sauce Seasonal Vegetables |
Wednesdays
Pumpkin and Pork Rib Soup Steamed Three Colored Egg with Minced Pork and Tofu Seasonal Vegetables |
Thursdays
Sweet Corn and Pork Spleen Soup Grilled Fish with Peach Sauce Seasonal Vegetables |
Fridays
Coconut and Chicken Soup Braised Seafood and Tofu with Satay Sauce Seasonal Vegetables |
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Week 4:
(on these dates) Apr 4-Apr 8 May 2-May 6 May 30-Jun 3 Jun 27-Jul 1 Jul 25-Jul 29 Aug 22-Aug 26 |
Mondays
Red Kidney and Pork Shank Soup Braised Chicken Drumettes with Onion Seasonal Vegetables |
Tuesdays
Apple and Pork Rib Soup Pan-fried Fish in Korean Style Seasonal Vegetables |
Wednesdays
Carrot, Green Turnip and Pork Shank Soup Braised Seafood and Vermicelli with Satay Sauce Seasonal Vegetables |
Thursdays
Sweet Corn and Turkey Soup Braised Chicken with Winter Melon, Cloud Fungus & Vermicelli Seasonal Vegetables |
Fridays
Chinese Herbal and Pork Shank Soup Braised Minced Pork & Tofu with Salted Fish Seasonal Vegetables |
Chinese Meals on Wheels (CMOW) Menu - RICHMOND
Our Chinese MOW program follows a 4-week rotation plan to provide variety to our clients.
Click here to view the menu as a printable PDF (Richmond) for 2022.
Click here to view the menu as a printable PDF (Richmond) for 2022.
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Week 1:
(on these dates) Apr 11-Apr 15 May 9-May 13 Jun 6-Jun 10 Jul 4-Jul 8 Aug 1-Aug 5 Aug 29-Sep 2 |
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Week 2:
(on these dates) Apr 18-Apr 22 May 16-May 20 Jun 13-Jun 17 Jul 11-Jul 15 Aug 8-Aug 12 Sep 5-Sep 9 |
Mondays
Apple & Pork Shank Soup Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Five Spice Powder Seasonal Vegetables |
Tuesdays
Sweet Corn, Carrot & Pork Shank Soup Braised Fish with Onion and Tomato Sauce Seasonal Vegetables |
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Week 3:
(on these dates) Mar 28-Apr 1 Apr 25-Apr 29 May 23-May 27 Jun 20-Jun 24 Jul 18-Jul 22 Aug 15-Aug 19 |
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Week 4:
(on these dates) Apr 4-Apr 8 May 2-May 6 May 30-Jun 3 Jun 27-Jul 1 Jul 25-Jul 29 Aug 22-Aug 26 |
Mondays
Pumpkin and Pork Rib Soup Braised Chicken Drumettes with Onion Seasonal Vegetables |
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Ordering Meals and Referral Form
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To sign up for Chinese Meals on Wheels, please fill out and submit our "Meal Service Application" form. You can contact our Service Coordinators (cmow@carebc.ca or 604-733-6615 - service in English or Chinese) with any questions or concerns. Our Service Coordinators can mail you a copy of the application form to fill out if you can’t access or print the electronic PDF. |
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Guidelines
Client responsibilities:
Payment Methods:
Invoices are mailed to clients or to a third party at the end of each month. You may submit payment for deliveries:
Other notes:
Statutory holidays: There is no meal delivery available on the following Statutory Holidays*. Please be sure to order yourself sufficient meals in advance!
January – New Year’s Day
February - Family Day
March/April – Good Friday
May – Victoria Day
July – Canada Day
August – BC Day
September – Labour Day
September - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
October – Thanksgiving Day
November – Remembrance Day
December – Christmas Day & Boxing Day (except when Christmas Day and Boxing Day create a 4-day weekend. In that case, meals will be delivered on Boxing Day)
*Refer to your calendar for dates.
- Commit to a minimum order of five deliveries upon starting the program
- Be home to receive your delivery between 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. For the safety of the clients, volunteers cannot leave meals outside your door if you are not at home.
- Give notice of intent to cancel a meal 24 hours before the delivery.
Payment Methods:
Invoices are mailed to clients or to a third party at the end of each month. You may submit payment for deliveries:
- by Cheque (payable to "Health and Home Care Society of BC)
- by Money order
- by credit card (Visa or Mastercard)
- In person at our office (exact payment only please - no change provided)
Other notes:
- If you plan to eat your meal later in the day, please put it in the refrigerator right away.
- Our aluminum meal containers are recyclable; you may dispose of them with your other household recycling.
Statutory holidays: There is no meal delivery available on the following Statutory Holidays*. Please be sure to order yourself sufficient meals in advance!
January – New Year’s Day
February - Family Day
March/April – Good Friday
May – Victoria Day
July – Canada Day
August – BC Day
September – Labour Day
September - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
October – Thanksgiving Day
November – Remembrance Day
December – Christmas Day & Boxing Day (except when Christmas Day and Boxing Day create a 4-day weekend. In that case, meals will be delivered on Boxing Day)
*Refer to your calendar for dates.