Meals on Wheels of RI has expanded its services over the years to include much more than providing a hot, noontime meal. Learn about the other senior-related services that the agency offers to elders across the state.
Personal Emergency Response Program
Meals on Wheels of RI, Inc. offers the Emergency Response Program to our clients and the general public. There are approximately 600 people currently using this state-of-the-art life saving device. The two-way voice interactive communicator connects clients to a support center through their telephone line. This unit allows people to call for help 24 hours a day with the touch of a waterproof button that can be worn either on the wrist or around the neck.The cost of the unit is $39 for installation and $39 for monthly monitoring. Individuals receiving Medicaid may be eligible for a reduced rate through the waver program. For further information, please call 1-800-888-0338.
Senior Wish Program
Since 2005, the Senior Wish program at Meals on Wheels of RI has been helping the wishes of our Seniors come true. From everyday items as hand lotions to air conditioning units to help cool a Seniors home Meals on Wheels as continued to help brighten the lives of Rhode Island’s seniors.If you are a senior that has a wish, are over the age of 60 and a resident of Rhode Island please fill out our online form below. Once we received your application our Senior Wish program coordinator will review your request and contact you in a timely manner.
Meals on Wheels also accepts donations to support the Senior Wish program. If you and or your organization would like to make a donation please call 401-351-6700 and ask for Helen.
Pet Food Program
Like their owners, the pets that are cherished by millions of homebound seniors receiving Meals on Wheels services also need nutritious meals to stay healthy. Appreciating how important it is to both provide seniors and their pets with high quality nutritious meals, MOWAA created We All Love Our Pets (WALOP) – a national initiative that seeks to unite Meals on Wheels programs across the country in their efforts to keep seniors and their beloved pets well nourished.
MOWofRI has partnered with a number of agencies, local companies and friends to make it possible for them to make special pet food deliveries to the seniors they serve. Most lack the resources needed to integrate this important activity – keeping companion pets, sometimes a homebound senior’s only “family” member, well nourished and healthy – into routine program operations.
All MOWofRI clients are eligible to receive pet food and supplies. Please contact our office for details. Pet food donations may be made by calling 401.351.6700 ext. 140.