WMOW
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, October 14 (Thanksgiving Day).
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Care BC's Western Meals on Wheels (WMOW) program delivers hot, nutritious meals to seniors, caregivers, individuals with chronic or acute medical conditions, and/or people recovering from surgery, illness or injury across Vancouver and Richmond. Meals are delivered by volunteers Monday to Friday between 11 am and 1pm - our volunteers also provide a brief and informal safety check on clients with each delivery. There is no meal service on Statutory holidays.
Care BC's MOW program has served the community since 1967. If you, or someone you know, is interested in the service, please continue reading below for more information. You may also contact our Meals on Wheels Coordinator ([email protected] or 604-732-7638) with any questions or concerns. If you have any questions, please call the office:
• Western MOW (Vancouver & Richmond): 604-732-7638 • Chinese MOW (Vancouver & Richmond): 604-733-6615 • North Shore MOW: 604-922-3414 |
MOW MENU OPTIONS
Our Western MOW program offers a variety of choices to ensure we can provide meals everyone will enjoy. Menus follow a 4-week rotation to provide variety to our clients.
Western MOW - prepared by Mava Foods Ltd - are available as regular, minced, or non-red meat, which come with soup and dessert. We also offer sandwiches and a variety of frozen meals.
Western MOW - prepared by Mava Foods Ltd - are available as regular, minced, or non-red meat, which come with soup and dessert. We also offer sandwiches and a variety of frozen meals.
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Western MOW - Hot meals
REGULAR or MINCED - $9.75 (effective April 1, 2024) View Menu: Web version | Printable PDF for 2024
NON-RED MEAT - $9.75 (effective April 1, 2024) View Menu: Web version | Printable PDF for 2024
SANDWICH PACK AND FRESH FRUIT - $6.50 (effective April 1, 2024) ** Available only in addition with hot meal orders ** View Options (listed along the bottom): Web version | Printable PDF for 2024 |
Western MOW - Frozen Meals
FROZEN ENTRÉE - $7.95 (effective April 1, 2024) View Options: Web version | Printable PDF for 2024 FROZEN BREAKFAST MEAL - $7.95 (effective April 1, 2024) View Options (listed along the bottom): Web version | Printable PDF for 2024 You may want to order frozen entrées on an ongoing or occasional basis to accommodate:
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MOW GUIDELINES, ADDITIONAL INFO
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 11:00 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 Hot Meal later in the day, please put it in the refrigerator right away.
- Our meal trays are now recyclable; you may dispose of them with your other household recycling.
- Reheating - in a conventional oven at 350°F, or in a toaster oven at 325°F for 15-20 minutes; remove the cover before placing in the oven.
- Reheating - in a microwave, remove top foil or pierce with a fork to prevent steam build-up; microwave on high for 2-3 minutes. Reheat frozen meals for 5-7 minutes on high.
- Re-heating instructions are meant to be general guidelines only - actual reheating times may vary. It is better to underheat your meal than to overheat (as additional heating time can be added if required).
- If frozen meal is thawed first, decrease time by at least half.
- DO NOT re-freeze thawed meals.
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.
SIGN UP FOR MEALS ON WHEELS
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To sign up for Western Meals on Wheels, please fill out and submit our "Meal Service Application form". You can contact our Coordinator ([email protected] or 604-732-7638) with any questions or concerns. Our coordinator 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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If you are interested in one of Care BC's other MOW programs, please click the links below: