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 Wednesday, December 25th (Christmas Day) and Thursday, December 26th (Boxing Day).
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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.
2024 CMOW Menu
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2025 CMOW Menu
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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 the Meals Service Application Form.
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.