Becoming a Client
All of our clients come to Meals on Wheels of Ridgefield for two primary reasons.
- They need help while getting through a temporary illness or recent surgery; or
- They are unable to shop or cook for themselves due to a long term illness, infirmity or age.
Our clients come to us directly as well as through Social Services, the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA), an adult child or other family member. The process of signing up for meals is very simple. Just call us at 438-8788. Our business hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 a.m.– Noon. If we receive a call at any other time, messages will be collected and calls returned. Generally, there is no paperwork, all information will be collected over the phone and meals can begin as soon as the next meal service day occurs. Any dietary restrictions or preferences should be communicated at this time.
We offer two meals a day – lunch and dinner. Lunch is a cold meal and dinner is a hot meal. It is up to the client to decide how many meals they would like in a given week; one can order dinners only, lunch only or both. Additionally, meals can be provided as frequently as needed - 1 day, 2 days, every day or anything in between. The current cost for our meals is $3.50 for dinners and $2.00 for lunch. Our bills are mailed monthly. If there is a special payment request, it should be communicated at the time the client registers for meals. In addition, our Client Services representative will contact the client about two weeks after meal service begins. This is our opportunity to ensure both billing and meal needs are being met.
There are no minimum or maximum time frames for meal service nor are there waiting lists or other restrictions.