Pima Meals on Wheels
Make a Donation to Pima Meals on Wheels
Support our community’s home-bound older adults by ensuring they receive the essential meal services provided by Pima Meals on Wheels. Your donation today makes a significant impact in delivering nourishment and care to those in need. Join us in making a difference and showing our neighbors they are not forgotten.
Do you have difficulties preparing meals, and struggle with mobility?
If you can’t drive or ride the bus to get to the store, and you are not able to prepare meals for yourself, it may be challenging to get enough nutrition every day. PCOA offers home-delivered meals throughout Pima County and provides you with one-third of your nutritious food for the day. Good nutrition can help manage, prevent, or even reverse common health conditions. By receiving proper nutrition, you can significantly reduce your risk of ongoing health issues.
To determine if you are eligible to receive meals, our qualified helpline staff will perform an in-depth assessment and discuss your eligibility for home-delivered meals. If you do not qualify for home-delivered meals, our helpline staff will discuss other meal options within your community (some of which may have a cost associated with them).
For more information and to be pre-screened for the program, call PCOA’s Intake Helpline at (520) 790-7262 or email help@pcoa.org.
This program is in part funded through suggested participant donations of $3.00 per meal, though service is not denied to people who are unable to donate. All contributions assist in covering the cost of providing the service.
Nutritional Information
Meals are designed to meet one-third of the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for older adults as established by the National Academy of Sciences. Nutritious foods are included in a six-week menu cycle that provides required amounts of vitamins, minerals, calories, and fiber in every meal. Meals are prepared using low-fat, low-sodium, low-sugar, and high-fiber foods and provide a variety of fruits, vegetables, and entrees. Meals are appropriate for most diets.
Homebound? Check out our virtual community center, The Katie to discover PCOA programs and activities that you can do from your own home!