To be eligible for our services, you must live in Sarasota County from the Gulf of Mexico and east to the Sarasota County line, University Parkway and south to Laurel Road.
Additional factors contributing to eligibility may include:
Being homebound
Unable to prepare meals or have a means to prepare meals
Recent hospital stay or ongoing health problems
We provide a nutritious meal Monday through Friday. Our menu is focused on a heart-healthy, nutritious meal − one that meets Recommended Daily Intake standards and tastes great. We provide lower sodium, lower fat and lower sugar meals, which satisfy the many age groups and different cultural palates of our clients.
You, a family member or caregiver can apply for our Home-Delivered Meal program by phone by contacting Meals on Wheels of Sarasota at our main line: 941-366-6693.
As soon as your application has been approved, meal delivery will begin.
We are unable to provide meals for specialized dietary restrictions. Menu items have salt and sugar, but no additional salt or sugar is added.
No, but we do focus our services on those who are isolated and need community support. If you live with someone else and need additional support, you may qualify.
Yes! Our drivers are ready, willing and able to bring your meals into the kitchen, leave them on a table or put them into your refrigerator − whichever is most helpful to you. You can also accept them right at the door.
A part of our mission is to see our clients for each delivery to ensure that the client is safe on a day-to-day basis. On a case by case basis you may be able to provide a cooler if you wish to have your meal left outside. If you are planning on being away from home for an extended period of time when we usually deliver meals, please call the office (941) 366-6693 to place a hold on your account.
We currently offer substitutions for pork, beef, and seafood. If you have allergies, please inform our staff to see how we may accommodate you.
Yes. We request as much notice as possible in advance of pausing or resuming your service. You may temporarily suspend service due to special circumstances, such as hospitalization or rehabilitation.
Yes you can reheat your meals!
Refrigerated meals instructions
Remove film from tray before reheating. Remove bread or roll before reheating meal.
Microwave: Cook for 1 1/2 minutes at Low Power.
Oven: Preheat oven to 250 degrees, piece film and place tray in the center of the oven for 30 minutes to heat.
Frozen meals instructions
Cut a slit into the film or tray before heating.
Microwave: Cook for 5 minutes at medium power. Remove film and cook for 1-2 minutes on high power.
Microwaving meals more than the recommended cooking time and power will result in dry and tough meals.