New Orleans Council on Aging

Eligibility Requirements:

• Seniors 60 years of age or older, or the spouse of an eligible participant
• Residence in Orleans Parish
• Handicapped or disabled persons who are not 60 years of age, but who reside in a housing facility occupied primarily by the elderly at which the congregate nutrition services are provided can participate in the congregate meals porgram, but only at that location.

Other Important Guidelines:

Meals on Wheels is not an emergency service. In case of delivery cancellations, please keep extra food handy, especially in winter months. Please let us know about changes in your condition that may alter your eligibility for Meals on Wheels.

Costs:

(C-1) meals costs approximately $7.16 and (C-2) meals cost approximately $7.21. Donations are accepted to supplement the cost of meals. Daily meals and social interaction with the meal drivers are vital to the well being of seniors. You can support the Meals On Wheels Program by making a donation to:

Meals on Wheels Program
New Orleans Council on Aging
2475 Canal St., Ste. 400
New Orleans, LA 70119
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The New Orleans Council on Aging is a 501(c)3 organization and all donations are tax deductible.

Currently, a waiting list exists for (C-2) meals and for site requests to provide (C-1) congregate meal services.

For referrals of potential clients to the Meals on Wheels Program, please call (504) 821-4121.