Chinese Meals on Wheels (CMOW)
Vancouver and Richmond
Please remember there are no Meals on Wheels deliveries on Monday Aug 7th, 2023 - BC Day.
If you have any questions, please call the office:
If you have any questions, please call the office:
- Chinese MOW (Vancouver & Richmond): 604-733-6615
- Western MOW (Vancouver & Richmond): 604-732-7638
- North Shore MOW: 604-922-3414
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.
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 Blue Ivy House, Vancouver. Meals cost $9.00 and include either fish, pork, chicken or tofu, Chinese tonic soup, steamed rice, and do not contain MSG. All kitchens produce the same meals; the meal provider selected for each client is based on location.
Chinese MOW are prepared by Blue Ivy House, Vancouver. Meals cost $9.00 and include either fish, pork, chicken or tofu, Chinese tonic soup, steamed rice, and do not contain MSG. All kitchens produce the same meals; the meal provider selected for each client is based on location.
Click the links below to learn more about Care BC's other MOW programs:
Chinese Meals on Wheels (CMOW) Menu
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 and Richmond) for 2023.
Click here to view the menu as a printable PDF (Vancouver and Richmond) for 2023.
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Week 1:
(on these dates) Jul 3-Jul 7 Jul 31- Aug 4 Aug 28-Sep 1 Sep 25-Sep 29 Oct 23-Oct 27 Nov 20-Nov 24 Dec 18-Dec 22 |
Mondays
Braised Tofu with Seafood Vegetables & Soup |
Tuesdays
Roasted Chicken with BBQ Sauce Vegetables & Soup |
Wednesdays
Stewed Fish with Onion and Tomato Sauce Vegetables & Soup |
Thursdays
Grilled Pork Chop with Onion Vegetables & Soup |
Fridays
Steamed Egg with Minced Pork Vegetables & Soup |
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Week 2:
(on these dates) Jul 10-Jul 14 Aug 7-Aug 11 Sep 4-Sep 8 Oct 2-Oct 6 Oct 30-Nov 3 Nov 27-Dec 1 Dec 25-Dec 29 |
Mondays
Chicken with Green Onion Vegetables & Soup |
Tuesdays
Steamed Fish with Preserved Vegetables Vegetables & Soup |
Wednesdays
Braised Pork Chop with Tomato Sauce Vegetables & Soup |
Thursdays
Braised Tofu with Minced Pork Vegetables & Soup |
Fridays
Steamed Chicken and Potato with Black Bean Sauce Vegetables & Soup |
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Week 3:
(on these dates) Jul 17-Jul 21 Aug 14-Aug 18 Sep 11-Sep 15 Oct 9-Oct 13 Nov 6-Nov 10 Dec 4-Dec 8 |
Mondays
Stewed Fish with Onion and Tomato Sauce Vegetables & Soup |
Tuesdays
Grilled Pork Chop with Onion Vegetables & Soup |
Wednesdays
Steamed Egg with Seafood Vegetables & Soup |
Thursdays
Baked Chicken Chop with Five Spice Powder Vegetables & Soup |
Fridays
Steamed Fish and Tofu with Ginger and Green Onion Vegetables & Soup |
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Week 4:
(on these dates) Jul 24-Jul 28 Aug 21-Aug 25 Sep 18-Sep 22 Oct 16-Oct 20 Nov 13-Nov 17 Dec 11-Dec 15 |
Mondays
Braised Pork Chop with Tomato Sauce Vegetables & Soup |
Tuesdays
Steamed Egg with Minced Pork Vegetables & Soup |
Wednesdays
Steamed Chicken and Potato with Black Bean Sauce Vegetables & Soup |
Thursdays
Steamed Fish with Preserved Vegetables Vegetables & Soup |
Fridays
Chicken with Green Onion Vegetables & Soup |
Ordering Meals and Referral Form
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To sign up for Chinese Meals on Wheels, please fill out and submit the form: Meal Service Application (click here) 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.