North Tonawanda

MEALS ON WHEELS

Bringing meals to the Cities of Tonawanda and

North Tonawanda since 1973

100 Ridge Road, North Tonawanda, NY 14120

(716) 693-1663

An Independent Meals on Wheels Program

Home

Obtain a FREE CD containing complete templates for a personal

Medical History Form

which can be carried in your wallet and

Diabetes Glucose

Record Forms

at our MOW Office

MOW Calendar

Calendar for 2012

February: Platter's Chocolate Valentine Hearts Sale
 

May: NTMOW Month

July:

Canalfest Parking

at CARQUEST

Canalfest Parade

August: Hotdog Sale

NT Walmart

September: Volunteer's  Picnic

** MOW  welcomes community volunteers and groups who would like to plan and hold a MOW special event. Please E-mail or call 716-693-1663 with your idea. Minimum three weeks advance notice required for approval.

Volunteer Opportunities

Donate to us

 How to Apply

HOW TO APPLY

To apply:

                                 Phone Meals on Wheels office: (716) 693 – 1663

                                 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM, Monday – Friday (except holidays)

You will be interviewed by Joy Welch, NTMOW Coordinator / Director and asked to answer a few questions to start meal deliveries. She also forward your information to the NTMOW Case Manager, a Registered Nurse who also has additional counseling training.

The NT Meals on Wheels Case Manager will:

1)     Make an appointment to visit each new client in their home

·        family members are encouraged to be present

·        review allergies, health and medical restrictions

2)     Assess the needs of the client’s meal program

·        explore nutrition and dietary issues

·        check that the client has adequate health / medical insurance

·        provide information for food stamps to pay for the program, Medicaid and other agencies where necessary             

3)     Discuss who helps them around the house, getting to and from appointments, cutting their lawn, and shoveling their sidewalks      

All information is confidential, submitted as a written report and reviewed with the Meals on Wheels Director. It’s kept in a file for future reference, if needed.