Meals on Wheels 

Meals on Wheels Referral Form

Meals on Wheels Brochure 

Meals on Wheels are offered throughout Eau Claire County.

 
Call the ADRC to get started at 715-839-4735.  You will be asked questions to determine eligibility.  A follow up home visit will be scheduled and if eligible, arrangements will be made as soon as possible.  Long or short-term, we are here to help.

Who is eligible?

• Must be 60 years old or older

• Homebound due to health reasons

• Unable to prepare a nutritious meal on their own

What is the cost?

There is no specific charge per meal.  Eau Claire County requests a $5.00/meal contribution but contribute as generously as you can afford.  Actual cost of the meal is $8.80/meal.  Any contribution is gratefully accepted, and you will not be turned away due to inability to contribute.  No senior will go hungry.

Senior Nutrition Programs are partially funded under the federal Older Americans Act and are designed to provide meals and supportive services to people 60 years of age and older, and their spouses.

You will receive a monthly contribution letter for the previous month’s meals. Contributions can be made online, by check, or over the phone with a card. 

SNAP/Quest cards are accepted as payment or donation.  

How can I get signed up for meals?

Call the ADRC of Eau Claire County at 715-839-4735 to learn more.

Other things you need to know about Meals on Wheels:

Hot meals are delivered Monday-Friday at lunch time mostly by volunteers.

The menu is available in the monthly newsletter.

All meals are reduced in fat and have no added salt.

The meal follows the most current Dietary Guidelines for Americans and provide a minimum of 1/3^rd of the dietary reference intakes (DRIs) for older adults.

More than just a meal. The Meals on Wheels program also provides a daily check on individuals. If there is a concern when delivering meals, a designated contact person will be contacted for follow-up. 

Senior Dining

Congregate Senior Dining Brochure 

Senior Dining Congregate meals ensure that older adults have access to at least one nutritious meal five days a week.  Anyone 60 or older is eligible. The meal must comply with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and provide at least one-third of the Recommended Dietary Allowances for an older adult. 

More than just a meal...Senior Dining not only offers a tasty hot meal at lunchtime, but it also give older adults an opportunity to socialize with others, make new friends, change of scenery and if desired, volunteer.  Dining with others can improve appetite and overall nutritional health.

The ADRC's actual cost of each meal is $8.80 and Congregate Dining actual cost per meal is $18.81. 

• Suggested contribution is $5.00. 
• LE Phillips evening meal suggested contribution is $6.00.
• SNAP/Quest cards are accepted. 
• All contributions are confidential and voluntary. 
• No eligible person will be denied a meal based on their ability to contribute.

Senior Dining Meal Site Locations and Times:

Augusta Senior Center, St. John's Apartments, LE Phillips Senior Center, and Fairchild sites are open for sit down dining.

Augusta:

Augusta Senior Center, 616 W Washington Street, Augusta
Serving Time: 12:00 Noon, Monday-Friday
For meal reservations at the Augusta Senior Center, call 715-286-2953 by 1:00 pm one day in advance.

Eau Claire:

St. John's Apartments, 815 Chapin Street, Eau Claire 
Serving Time: 11:15 am, Monday-Friday
For meal reservations at the St. John's, call 715-839-4886 by 1:00 pm one day in advance.

LE Phillips Senior Center, 1616 Bellinger Street, Eau Claire 
Serving Time: 5:00 pm, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month * subject to change if near a holiday.
For meal reservations at LE Phillips Senior Center, call 715-839-4886 or reserve online at www.adrcevents.org by 1:00pm on the Friday before the meal. 

Fairchild:

Fairchild Community Center, 121 Farmer Street
Serving Time: 12:15pm every Wednesday.
For meal reservations please call 715-839-4886 by 1:00 pm the day prior to the meal.

*All meal sites are open to the public and intended for older adults 60+. All meal reservations are needed in advance, please read specific instructions above.

The menu is available in the monthly newsletter and online. 

Liquid Supplement

This program promotes nutritional well-being allowing seniors to stay happy, healthy and independent longer. 

Nutritional supplements are available to individuals who may have:

• a poor appetite,
• are recovering from surgery,
• need to gain weight or
• are simply not able to eat a diet adequate in nutrition.

Ensure Plus Availability 

The Aging and Disability Resource Center has cases of Ensure Plus available at the office, 721 Oxford Ave. Room 1130.  It is strongly advised to call ahead to make sure the flavor you like is in, our stock can go quickly. 

Cost is $25 for a case of 24 bottles. For home delivery or to order supplement please call 715-839-4886 or 1-888-338-4636, tty: use Relay (711) or email adrc@co.eau-claire.wi.us.

You can place your order for delivery with the completed Ensure Plus Order Form.

Nutritional Value:

 Flavors available: Chocolate, Strawberry, and Vanilla.

Additional Nutrition Resources

USDA My Plate Kitchen (recipes, videos, resources) 

Fight Bac- Food Safety Information

Choose My Plate

Nutrition Education GWAAR

Eat Right. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Nutrition for Seniors