North Shore Meals on Wheels (NS MOW)
The North Shore Meals on Wheels (NS MOW) program has continued to operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays throughout 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
- North Shore MOW Menus
- Ordering Meals and Referral Form
- Guidelines
General Information
The North Shore Meals on Wheels Society operated Meals on Wheels on the North Shore from 1978 to 2021. As of May 2021, Care BC has also assumed responsibility for the operation of the North Shore Meals on Wheels program.
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 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 11 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. Meals cost $8.50
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 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 11 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. Meals cost $8.50
Click the links below to learn more about Care BC's other MOW programs:
North Shore Meals on Wheels (NS MOW) Menu
Our NS MOW program follows a 4-week rotation plan to provide variety to our clients. There are two meal-type options available: Regular (which includes red-meat options) or No Red Meat.
Regular Menu including some red-meat options.
Click here to view the Regular Menu as a printable PDF for 2022.
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Week 1:
(on these dates) Jan 17-Jan 21 Feb 14-Feb 18 Mar 14-Mar 18 Apr 11-Apr 15 May 9-May 13 Jun 6-Jun 10 |
Mondays
Soup Grilled Snapper Butter Potatoes Grilled Zucchini Grilled Roma Tomato Daily Dessert |
Wednesdays
Soup Stuffed Chicken Breast with Crème Brie and Apple Rice Pilaf Vegetable Medley Daily Dessert |
Fridays
Soup Roasted Pork Loin Butter Potatoes Roasted Corn Green Peas Daily Dessert |
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Week 2:
(on these dates) Jan 24-Jan 28 Feb 21-Feb 25 Mar 21-Mar 25 Apr 18-Apr 22 May 16-May 20 Jun 13-Jun 17 |
Mondays
Soup Baked Meat Lasagna Buttered Green Peas Maple Carrots Daily Dessert |
Wednesdays
Soup Roast Turkey Stuffing/Gravy/Cranberry Mashed Potato Buttered Brussel Sprouts Daily Dessert |
Fridays
Soup Cod Fillet Rice Roasted Sweet Yam Broccoli Daily Dessert |
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Week 3:
(on these dates) Jan 3-Jan 7 Jan 31-Feb 4 Feb 28-Mar 4 Mar 28-Apr 1 Apr 25-Apr 29 May 23-May 27 |
Mondays
Soup Chicken Kiev Greek Potato Grilled Zucchini Glazed Carrots Daily Dessert |
Wednesdays
Soup Chicken Stew Rice Pilaf Vegetable Medley Daily Dessert |
Fridays
Soup Beef Stroganoff with Noodles Vegetable Medley Daily Dessert |
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Week 4:
(on these dates) Jan 10-Jan 14 Feb 7-Feb 11 Mar 7-Mar 11 Apr 4-Apr 8 May 2-May 6 May 30-Jun 3 |
Mondays
Soup Grilled Basa/Soya Ginger Rice Chick Pea Cauliflower Daily Dessert |
Wednesdays
Soup Roast Beef Yorkshire Pudding Mashed Potato Steamed Broccoli Daily Dessert |
Fridays
Soup Baked Ham/ Pineapple Sauce Potato Vegetable Medley Roasted Carrot Daily Dessert |
Non Red Meat
Click here to view the non red meat Menu as a printable PDF for 2022.
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Week 1:
(on these dates) Jan 17-Jan 21 Feb 14-Feb 18 Mar 14-Mar 18 Apr 11-Apr 15 May 9-May 13 Jun 6-Jun 10 |
Mondays
Soup Chicken Teriyaki Butter Potatoes Grilled Zucchini Grilled Roma Tomato Daily Dessert |
Wednesdays
Soup Grilled Sole Rice Pilaf Vegetable Medley Roasted Carrot Daily Dessert |
Fridays
Soup BBQ Chicken Butter Potatoes Roasted Corn Green Peas Daily Dessert |
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Week 2:
(on these dates) Jan 24-Jan 28 Feb 21-Feb 25 Mar 21-Mar 25 Apr 18-Apr 22 May 16-May 20 Jun 13-Jun 17 |
Mondays
Soup Chicken Parmesan Butter Potatoes Buttered Green Peas Maple Carrots Daily Dessert |
Wednesdays
Soup Basa with Lemon Caper Rice Pilaf Buttered Brussel Sprouts Daily Dessert |
Fridays
Soup Penne Alfredo w/ Chicken Roasted Sweet Yam Broccoli Daily Dessert |
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Week 3:
(on these dates) Jan 3-Jan 7 Jan 31-Feb 4 Feb 28-Mar 4 Mar 28-Apr 1 Apr 25-Apr 29 May 23-May 27 |
Mondays
Soup Vegetarian Lasagna Grilled Zucchini Glazed Carrots Daily Dessert |
Wednesdays
Soup Grilled Snapper Rice Pilaf Buttered Green Peas Sweet Onion Daily Dessert |
Fridays
Soup Grilled Chicken/ Mushroom Burgundy Potato Broccoli Daily Dessert |
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Week 4:
(on these dates) Jan 10-Jan 14 Feb 7-Feb 11 Mar 7-Mar 11 Apr 4-Apr 8 May 2-May 6 May 30-Jun 3 |
Mondays
Soup Chicken Breast with Pesto Rice Pilaf Vegetable Medley Daily Dessert |
Wednesdays
Soup Cod Fillet Mashed Potato Steamed Broccoli Daily Dessert |
Fridays
Soup Chicken Cutlet Potato Vegetable Medley Roasted Carrot Daily Dessert |
Ordering Meals and Referral Form
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To sign up for North Shore Meals on Wheels, please fill out and submit our "Meal Service Application form".
You can contact our Service Coordinator (northshoremow@telus.net or 604-922-3414) with any questions or concerns. Our Service Coordinator can mail you Meal Service Application Form if you can't access or print the electronic form. |
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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:
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 NEW: Thursday Sept. 30th, 2021
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.
HEATING INSTRUCTIONS
The meal packaging is entirely compostable which means that it will start to decompose in your fridge if you don’t use it within 2 days. Either eat or freeze your meal within 48 hours of receiving it. If the package has started to disintegrate in your fridge it means you have left it too long and it is no longer safe to eat.
If your meal is cold (from the fridge):
If your meal is frozen (i.e. you put the meal in the freezer when you received it):
- Commit to a 2 week trial period upon starting the program
- Be home to receive your delivery between 11 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 1 week 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)
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 NEW: Thursday Sept. 30th, 2021
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.
HEATING INSTRUCTIONS
The meal packaging is entirely compostable which means that it will start to decompose in your fridge if you don’t use it within 2 days. Either eat or freeze your meal within 48 hours of receiving it. If the package has started to disintegrate in your fridge it means you have left it too long and it is no longer safe to eat.
If your meal is cold (from the fridge):
- Oven: Heat oven to 275F; place meal on a tray and heat for 30 minutes.
- Microwave: Perforate film with a fork. Heat 2-3 minutes on HIGH.
If your meal is frozen (i.e. you put the meal in the freezer when you received it):
- Oven: Heat oven to 350F; place meal on a tray and heat for 30 minutes.
- Microwave: Perforate film with a fork. Heat 3-5 minutes on HIGH.