Providing home-delivered nutritious meals services to elder and individuals with disabilities.

Meals on Wheels - MaJoLi Home Care Services Inc.  Provides meal delivery nutritious meals services to individuals with disabilites, who are unable to prepare their own food, especially the frail elderly who are confined to their homes. Referrals are often made by healthcare providers, social services, family members, or concerned citizens. It's a valuable ressource for maintaining independence and well-being by ensuring access to balanced, affordable meals.

 

For some seniors, it can be difficult to come to terms with the fact that they are no longer able to do things they once could, such as cooking or caring for themselves. Asking for help can also be a challenging task. At Meals on Wheels Osceola, we strive to make our services a stepping stone in the recovery process rather than a long-term commitment.

 

How it works:

• Delivery: Meals are typically delivered to homes, often on a regular schedule. 

• Nutritious Meals: The meals are designed to be healthy and meet dietary needs. 

• Eligibility: While anyone can use the service, it's especially helpful for seniors, people with disabilities, and those recovering from illness or surgery. 

• Low Cost: Meals on Wheels programs often have associated costs, but some may offer subsidies or financial assistance on approbation. 

Benefits of Meals on Wheels:

• Maintaining Independence: Allows individuals to remain in their homes longer by providing a crucial service.

• Nutritional Support: Ensures access to balanced meals, which is essential for health and well-being.

• Social Connection: Volunteers often provide friendly visits and social interaction, combating isolation.

• Relief for Caregivers: Provides valuable support for family members or caregivers who may be responsible for meal preparation.

 

​Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is eligible?

Any person elderly, who have disabilities, who is physically or mentally unable to prepare a balanced meal and has no one to prepare a meal for them. There is no income level.

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Who do we serve?

We serve residents of Zone 4 - Area, include other municipalities around Edmundston, Baker Brook, Green-River, Ste-Anne, St-Leonard, Grand-Falls, Drummond, Perth-Andover, Fourth Falls, Tobique Valley, Centerville, Florenceville-Bristol, Hartland, Woodstock, etc.

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What is included in the meal?

Each meal consists of a soup, meat, vegetable, fruit, bread and dessert. Our meals are developed by a certify Food Safety and chef to ensure our complete meals meet or exceed NB Health Inspector Guide to Food Premises Inspections and NB Public Health Act.

 

They are made fresh daily at our main kitchen and cooked by our Master Chef. All meals are prepared without salt or heavy spices. Meals can be prepared as dairy free and gluten free, vegetarian, lactose free, diabetic, those meals is also provided in special cases, upon requests for allergic people you need to let us know your allergy. Form can be fill.

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Is there any costs for the meals?

There are several programs which assist in the cost of Meals on Wheels services;

• NB Public Health Act  – A federal government-funded program that provides meals to seniors and lown income elder and disabilities in need of assistance. Donations are accepted.

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• Private / Full Pay Services – This program provides meals to clients who do not want to go through the evaluation process or who otherwise will have to be placed on waiting list because of funding constraints.The cost of the meal is 15.00 for a hot meal and a large cold pack or 10.00 for a hot meal and a small cold pack.

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• Recovery/Emergency services – We offer emergency meals for a limited time to seniors that suddenly find themselves in need. These meals can help them while they heal or until other permanent arrangements can be made. Donations are requested.

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• Local Services – This service is to assist the clients that are in dire need, can’t afford to pay for the service, don’t meet the criteria for the other services or are waiting for the Social Developpement approval program. Donations are requested. 

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                   When are the Meals delivered?

                      We deliver 5 days a week.

                      There are some people that need meals for

                      the weekend and we deliver extra meals

                      on Friday for them.​

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 For more informations on Meals On Wheels, please call us :  (506) 426-8412