CMOW
The Meals on Wheels (MOW) programs - both Western and Chinese - operate on weekdays, Monday through Friday.
Please note: There are no Meals on Wheels deliveries on Monday, September 30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation).
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If you have any questions, please call the office:
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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 $9.95 (effective April 1, 2024) 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 $9.95 (effective April 1, 2024) 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.
To view the menu as a PDF (recommended for mobile device users): 2024 CMOW Menu (effective April 2024)
Please also note: Effective April 1st, 2024, Care BC's Chinese Meals on Wheels (CMOW) price will be $9.95 for Hot Meals
To view the menu as a PDF (recommended for mobile device users): 2024 CMOW Menu (effective April 2024)
Please also note: Effective April 1st, 2024, Care BC's Chinese Meals on Wheels (CMOW) price will be $9.95 for Hot Meals
2024 CMOW Menu
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Week 1
(on these dates) Apr 8-Apr 12 May 6-May 10 Jun 3-Jun 7 Jul 1-Jul 5 Jul 29- Aug 2 Aug 26-Aug 30 Sept 23-Sept 27 Oct 21-Oct 25 Nov 18-Nov 22 Dec 16-Dec 20 |
Mondays
Braised Seafood Tofu with Satay Sauce Vegetables, Soup & Rice |
Tuesdays
Chicken with BBQ Sauce Vegetables, Soup & Rice |
Wednesdays
Fish with Onion and Tomato Sauce Vegetables, Soup & Rice |
Thursdays
Steamed Pork Patty with Preserved Radish Vegetables, Soup & Rice |
Fridays
Steamed Egg with Seafood Vegetables, Soup & Rice |
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Week 2
(on these dates) Apr 15-Apr 19 May 13-May 17 Jun 10-Jun 14 Jul 8-Jul 12 Aug 5-Aug 9 Sept 2-Sept 6 Sept 30-Oct 4 Oct 28-Nov 1 Nov 25-Nov 29 Dec 23-Dec 27 |
Mondays
Chicken with Green Onion Vegetables, Soup & Rice |
Tuesdays
Fish with Onion and Tomato Sauce Vegetables, Soup & Rice |
Wednesdays
Steamed Pork Patty with Water Chestnut Vegetables, Soup & Rice |
Thursdays
Braised Seafood Tofu with Satay Sauce Vegetables, Soup & Rice |
Fridays
Chicken and Potato with Black Bean Sauce Vegetables, Soup & Rice |
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Week 3
(on these dates) Apr 22-Apr 26 May 20-May 24 Jun 17-Jun 21 Jul 15-Jul 19 Aug 12-Aug 16 Sept 9-Sept 13 Oct 7-Oct 11 Nov 4-Nov 8 Dec 2-Dec 6 Dec 30-Dec 31 |
Mondays
Fish with Preserved Vegetables Vegetables, Soup & Rice |
Tuesdays
Steamed Pork Patty with Water Chestnut Vegetables, Soup & Rice |
Wednesdays
Steamed Egg with Seafood Vegetables, Soup & Rice |
Thursdays
Chicken with Five Spicy Powder Vegetables, Soup & Rice |
Fridays
Steamed Fish and Tofu with Ginger and Green Onion Vegetables, Soup & Rice |
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Week 4
(on these dates) Apr 29-May 3 May 27-May 31 Jun 24-Jun 28 Jul 22-Jul 26 Aug 19-Aug 23 Sept 16-Sept 20 Oct 14-Oct 18 Nov 11-Nov 15 Dec 9-Dec 13 |
Mondays
Steamed Pork Patty with Preserved Radish Vegetables, Soup & Rice |
Tuesdays
Steamed Egg with Seafood Vegetables, Soup & Rice |
Wednesdays
Chicken and Potato with Black Bean Sauce Vegetables, Soup & Rice |
Thursdays
Fish with Preserved Vegetables Vegetables, Soup & Rice |
Fridays
Steamed Pork Patty with Water Chestnut Vegetables, Soup & Rice |
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 ([email protected] 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.