Home & Community Support Services Grey-Bruce

Site: Owen Sound - Head Office, Heritage Place Mall

Service: Hot and Frozen Meals on Wheels

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Record #: GRE0370
Last Modified: 11 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 27 Jun 2024

Contact Information

Public Comments Additional contact: Cody Hay, Community Development 519-372-2091 ext 2009, chay@hcssgreybruce.com
Office Phone 519-372-2091
Toll Free Phone 1-800-267-3798
Fax 519-372-2748
E-Mail mailbox@hcssgreybruce.com
Website https://hcssgreybruce.com/meals-on-wheels
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HCSSGreyBruce
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hcssgreybruce
X (Twitter) X (Twitter): https://x.com/HCSSGreyBruce
Primary Contact Julie White, Meals on Wheels Team Leader; Phone: ext 2008; Email: jwhite@hcssgreybruce.com
Alternate Contact Jo-Anne Cook, Director of Programs and Services; Phone: ext 2024; Email: jcook@hcssgreybruce.com

Addresses and Location

Located In Community Owen Sound
Address Heritage Place Mall, 1350 16th St E
Unit G 12
Owen Sound, ON
Canada N4K 6N7
 
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Mailing Address Heritage Place Mall, 1350 16th St E 
Unit G 12 
Owen Sound, ON 
Canada N4K 6N7
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service) Nutritious and delicious meals prepared locally for Grey and Bruce individuals who struggle to obtain and prepare meals for themselves. Worry-free meals with all the right amount of healthy nutrients are delivered to your door by HCSS Grey-Bruce's team of volunteers. Most dietary requirements can be met including vegetarian, gluten-free, low fat, low sodium, suitable for diabetics, etc.

Please note that hot and frozen meal availability and frequency of delivery varies by community.

Hot Meals - prepared by local restaurants, these nutritious hot meals are delivered to the door on a pre-arranged basis. Each hot meal consists of meat or fish, a starch, a vegetable, bread, soup or salad, and dessert.

Frozen Meals - provides clients with an alternative or supplement to hot meals. These meals are often used on weekends, holidays, and other times when hot meals are not available. Frozen meal orders are submitted and delivered on a biweekly basis. The frozen meals menu contains 30 different entree choices, as well as sides, soups, and desserts. Contact for the menu and delivery dates for your community.

This resource is available for any adult in the service area. There are no eligibility requirements and the program can fit both short and long term clients.

Some examples of Meals clients include those:
  • physically unable to prepare meals
  • have difficulty using kitchen appliances
  • do not have the necessary food preparation skills
  • have inadequate cooking facilities
  • are not motivated to prepare and eat healthy meals (depression, loss of a spouse, etc.)
  • are living alone and homebound
  • are living with someone unable or unwilling to provide nutritious meals
  • pregnant and/or postpartum families
  • are recovering from medical procedures or surgery
  • caregiver on holiday
Check website for more information or download Meals on Wheels Brochure

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Deliveries happen at pre-arranged times on week days.
Areas Served Bruce County ; Grey County ; Hot and frozen meal availability and frequency of delivery varies by community
Eligibility Ages: 18 year(s) and up 
 
18 year(s) and up
Application Call 1-833-659-5491 to register for services.

Frozen meals are available for order two times per month. Call to order.
Languages English
Fees Call for the most up-to-date information on pricing and delivery dates in your community.

Administration

Alternate Name HCCSGB, Meals on Wheels and Frozen Meals ; HCSS ; HCSS Grey-Bruce ; HCSSGB ; Meals on Wheels