Meals on Wheels is a non-profit community service organization that provides and delivers healthy and delicious meals to New Canaan residents. The goal is to assist families or individuals maintain their independent lifestyle. Individuals may be recommended for the service by nursing homes, hospitals, social service departments, physicians, visiting nurses, relatives or the individual may call on his/her own behalf. Anyone who is unable to prepare their own nutritious meals may qualify for help. Neither age nor income is taken into account.
Short-term and long-term services are available. Meals are delivered around noon by volunteers for a very low price. A Benevolent Fund is available to assist those in particular financial need.