As parents and grandparents grow older, many families find themselves asking hard questions.
Is Mom eating enough?
Is Grandpa safe at home alone?
What happens after a hospital stay when cooking a healthy meal suddenly feels impossible?
When families begin searching for care options for an aging loved one, they are often looking for more than food. They are looking for comfort, safety, and peace of mind.
Meals on Wheels of Greeley and Weld County helps meet that need with hot, nutritious meals made in our Greeley kitchen, giving older adults and neighbors with disabilities the support they need to stay healthy, independent, and connected.
Who is eligible for Meals on Wheels?
A person may qualify for Meals on Wheels in Greeley and Weld County if they:
- Are 60 years old or older
- Are under 60 with a disability
- Are homebound or need help leaving the house
- Are unable to prepare meals because of a physical disability, mental disability, or recent hospital stay
- Live within our service area
This service is designed for people who need support staying safe and well at home. Meals on Wheels helps fill a very real gap for older adults and people with disabilities who may not be able to shop, cook, or leave home easily.
What services can someone receive?
Meals on Wheels of Greeley and Weld County provides home-delivered meals that are nutritionally balanced and age-appropriate. Meals are created in our Greeley kitchen and planned by a registered dietitian who monitors nutrient values, including carbs and sodium.
That means clients receive meals designed to support the health needs of aging adults, while also making daily life a little easier.
Services include:
- Hot nutritious meals
- Nutritionally balanced meals
- Home delivery Monday through Friday
- Frozen meals for the weekends
- Friendly visits from trained volunteers
- Safety and wellness check-ins
Meal delivery takes place Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Each client has a set delivery schedule with a minimum of two delivery days each week.
Meals on Wheels is about more than a meal
A meal can fill a plate, but it can also lift a spirit.
Meals on Wheels volunteers play a crucial role in fighting isolation and loneliness. For many clients, their Meals on Wheels volunteer may be the only person they see all day. Sometimes, it may be their only human connection all week.
These visits matter.
A knock at the door, a warm hello, and a short check-in can remind someone that they are not forgotten. These simple moments of connection can bring comfort, dignity, and hope.
Meals on Wheels staff and volunteers also serve as the eyes and ears in an older adult’s home. They are often able to notice changes in someone’s physical or mental health that others may not see right away. That extra layer of care can make a real difference for aging adults who want to remain independent at home.
Why this service matters in Weld County
Many older adults in Weld County want the same thing: to stay in the homes and communities they love. But aging can come with new challenges. Limited mobility, health concerns, transportation problems, and recovery from illness can all make it harder to prepare regular, healthy meals.
Meals on Wheels helps meet this need with compassion and consistency.
Meals on Wheels supports the well-being of Weld County residents by helping clients:
- Maintain better nutrition (saving money on healthcare in the long run!)
- Stay safer at home
- Feel less alone
- Receive regular wellness check-ins
- Protect their independence
This is not only a meal program. It is part of a stronger community safety net.
When a client receives Meals on Wheels, it often helps family members, caregivers, neighbors, and the healthcare system, too. Loved ones gain peace of mind. Caregivers get support. Older adults have a better chance of staying healthy at home.
That is why Meals on Wheels is truly a community-wide effort. Staff, volunteers, donors, and supporters all work together so that older adults in Weld County can receive the nourishment and human connection they deserve.
Supporting a loved one at home
An answer to a very common question about Meals on Wheels: yes, you can refer someone else!
You may refer or apply on behalf of a loved one who meets the eligibility requirements. This can be especially helpful for adult children, caregivers, neighbors, social workers, hospital discharge teams, or friends who are worried about someone’s nutrition or safety at home.
Sometimes the first step starts with someone noticing a need and reaching out.
What does the service cost?
Meals on Wheels of Greeley and Weld County asks each client to donate toward the cost of meals. The per-meal donation amount is based on the client’s monthly income.
This helps make the program more accessible while allowing Meals on Wheels to continue servicing local residents with care and dignity.
Weld County is huge - What areas are served?
Regular delivery areas include Greeley and these Weld County communities:
- Dacono
- Evans
- Evanston
- Eaton
- Firestone
- Fort Lupton
- Fredrick
- Gilcrest
- Johnstown
- LaSalle
- Mead
- Milliken
- Platteville
- Windsor
If someone lives in one of these areas and meets eligibility guidelines, they may qualify for service.
What do I need to get started?
Getting started is simple.
To begin services, contact our Greeley office (970-353-9738), our South Weld satellite office (303-833-3021), or simply fill out the online application.
The first step can open the door to healthy meals, regular visits, and added support for someone who may need it.
A mission rooted in nourishment and connection
Our mission goes far beyond food delivery. Our work strives to provide nutritionally balanced, age-appropriate meals to meet the health needs of aging adults while also supporting safety, independence, and human connection.
Every meal delivered is a reminder that our community cares.
Every volunteer visit helps fight the loneliness that so many older adults face.
Every act of support, from giving to volunteering to referring a loved one, helps build a stronger Weld County for all of us.
When we care for our aging neighbors and residents with disabilities, we create a community where people can age with dignity, health, and hope.
FAQs
Who qualifies for Meals on Wheels in Weld County?
People may qualify if they are 60 or older, or under 60 with a disability, are homebound or need help leaving home, are unable to prepare meals due to a physical or mental disability or recent hospital stay, and live within the service area.
Can I refer someone else for Meals on Wheels?
Yes. You can refer or apply for a loved one who meets the eligibility requirements.
What services does Meals on Wheels provide?
Services include home-delivered meals and nutritionally balanced meals designed to support the health of aging adults and people with disabilities.
Are meals designed for health needs?
Yes. Meals are made in the Greeley kitchen and planned by a registered dietitian who monitors nutrient values, including carbs and sodium.
When are meals delivered?
Meal delivery is available Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Frozen meals are also available for weekends.
How often can someone receive meals?
Each client has a set delivery schedule with a two-day minimum each week.
Do volunteers do more than deliver meals?
Yes. Volunteers provide a friendly visit and check on the client’s safety and well-being. They help reduce isolation and may notice changes in health that need attention.
What does Meals on Wheels cost?
Clients are asked to donate toward the cost of meals, and the per-meal donation amount is based on monthly income.
What areas are served?
Meals on Wheels of Greeley and Weld County serves Greeley and the following communities: Dacono, Evans, Evanston, Eaton, Firestone, Fort Lupton, Fredrick, Gilcrest, Johnstown, LaSalle, Mead, Milliken, Platteville, and Windsor.
How do I get started?
To get started, fill out the online application or call one of our staffed offices.