We are in need of drivers
Delivering meals to those in need can be very rewarding. Even if you are only able to deliver one day every other week or provide short notice back-up it would be helpful. Drivers are paid an honorarium to cover mileage costs. To volunteer, please fill out our
CONTACT FORM or call us at the number above if you would like additional information.
WHAT IS MEALS ON WHEELS?
POCOMO Meals on Wheels provides home delivery of hot, nutritious meals using a network of volunteer drivers. Meals are available to any resident of
Port Coquitlam Coquitlam and Port Moody who are unable to shop, prepare or cook meals for themselves.
BENEFITS
In addition to the nutritional benefits available through this service, provision is made for:
- A means for meal recipients to retain independence.
- Social contacts for meal recipients living alone.
- Security in knowing that a friendly volunteer will check on their well being on delivery days and respond quickly if an
emergency arises.
- Short term nutritional help for convalescents.
- Ongoing meal assistance for the chronically ill.
You can arrange for this service yourself, or through referrals from family, friends, doctors, health and social agencies.
PREPARATION AND DELIVERY
Meals are planned on a five week menu rotation and prepared fresh daily by professional dietary staff to standards approved by the local health agency. All meals are packaged hot in recyclable containers and delivered in special insulated containers to our clients’ doors. Each meal consists of soup and crackers, a main portion of either meat or poultry, a side of potatoes, pasta or rice, vegetables, dessert, and juice.
Accommodation for
Special Diets includes: diabetic, low cholesterol and minced. At this time individual likes and dislikes cannot be taken into consideration.
Meals are picked up by a group of dedicated volunteers and delivered between 11:00 am and 1:30 pm Monday through Friday.
No deliveries are made on Saturday, Sunday or Statutory Holidays. Reminder notices are sent in advance of Statutory holidays and holiday long weekends.
Frozen meals or additional hot meals can be ordered for weekends or holidays.
CANCELLATION OF MEALS
Meals may be cancelled by calling 604-942-7506 before 10:00am the day before. Cancellations for Monday must be made before
10:00am on Friday. Clients will be billed for meals not cancelled.
METHOD OF PAYMENT
The cost is $8.00 for each meal and accounts are due monthly.
Payment may be made by cash or cheque to the volunteer collector,
by bank e-transfer, or on receipt of a requested invoice.
Please make cheques payable to:
POCOMO MEALS ON WHEELS
VETERANS please note:
Some veterans may qualify for funding from
Veterans Affairs Canada.
Applications for this funding must be made by the recipient or family.
Please call the VAC Representative at 1-866–522-2122
PERSONAL INFORMATION
PROTECTION ACT
In accordance with the B.C. Personal Information Protection Act, delivery of meals is dependant upon the
personal information
you provide, which will remain in our records. This information is only available to the volunteers who have successfully
completed a personal security check.
SPONSORS
POCOMO Meals on Wheels Society is a non profit, volunteer organization and donations will be gratefully received.
Financial support is acknowledged from:
Generous donations are also acknowledged from:
and
individual donations from clients and volunteers.
