LSCO Meals on Wheels

We are committed to providing nutritious, affordable, hot meals, delivered right to your door - 5 days a week

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Getting Started

Whether you need help, short- term or long-term, LSCO Meals on Wheels is here for you.

Step 1

Qualify for Service

You qualify for service if you:

60 years of age + OR under 60 receiving AISH or Income Support with a disability or illness
Live in the City of Lethbridge (no delivery to the City of Lethbridge outskirts)
Unable to prepare meals or access a grocery store or meals in local Senior Centres
In Unique circumstances, temporary services are available to adults recovering from illness, injury, or surgery

Step 2

Provide Information

We'll need the following info

All Your Contact Information
Your most recent Notice of Assessment from your income tax to determine meal price
We are looking for line 15000 from your tax return. This can be mailed, dropped off or sent with a volunteer on the first meal delivery day.
Emergency Contact Information
This is preferably a family member or person who is able to contact you if we are unable to
Your dietary restrictions including medical conditions/restrictions or allergies

Step 3

Accept & Choose Meals

When you accept, you agree to:

Choose your meals for the month
Pay for the meals on a monthly basis
Payment can be made by Cash, Cheque, Visa, Mastercard, or Etransfer
Accept at least 4 meals over a 2 week period before discontinuing
Provide a safe delivery environment for volunteers.

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Please return the sign up form by email to mow@lethseniors.com

Or mail to Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization: 500 – 11 Street South Lethbridge AB T1J4G7

More than a meal...

Every meal we deliver costs more to prepare and package than we charge, ensuring nutrition remains accessible to everyone. We bridge that gap through the generosity of our spectacular donors.

Your support directly funds the subsidy that allows our neighbors to stay healthy and independent in their own homes.

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...a community

Social connection is the heartbeat of our service. Our volunteers provide daily wellness checks and friendly conversation, ensuring no one in Lethbridge feels forgotten.

We don’t just drop off food; we build a support system that offers families true peace of mind and keeps our community connected.

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Meals and Menu

Each Meal Includes

Starch
Protein
Vegetable
Soup
Dessert

Meal options: Diabetic, certain doctor perscribed diets, ground/minced food, sandwich and/or salad add ons.

Meals are packaged in biodegradable, disposable containers. Information on how to store and reheat meals will be sent on the first meal delivery day. Meals are delivered 5 days a week, with frozen meals available for the weekend.

Changes to Orders

Meals On Wheels customers are asked to provide two business days’ notice when signing up for meals, amending orders or canceling the service.

The menu is sent out in advance with meals at the end of the month. You can also find the menu in the LCSO Times or online.

Cost

The LSCO subsidizes meal costs to make the program more accessible. Meal costs are based on line 15000 of an individuals income tax or Notice of Assessment.

Income Below $29,010 - $8.25/ Meal
Income Between $29,011 - $33,410 - $9.50/ Meal
Income Above $33,410 - $12.25 / Meal

Billing & Payment Procedures

LSCO will bill for services monthly unless otherwise specified. We accept cash, cheque, debit, Mastercard, Visa, or etransfer (please include the invoice number in the memo).

Payment is due within 30 days after issuance of invoice. If payment is not received within the specified time, the LSCO also reserves the right to:

Cancel existing orders
Refuse new orders;
Assess interest charges of 1.5% per month for payments between 31-90 days overdue and 3.5% per month for any payment overdue by more than 90 days

Changes to billing and payment information must be provided in writing to the finance department before the 15th of the month. The LSCO is not responsible for late or missed payments due to incorrect billing information.

Our Need

Every meal is provided for less than the cost for us to cook, package and deliver it. We are able to do this because of spectacular donors who support the Meals on Wheels Program.

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Become a Monthly Sponsor

For $1500, you or your business can sponsor the subsidy on 750 Meals. Benefits include:

Branded tags on meals: “Today’s meal is sponsored by ‘Your Company’s Name’ printed
on labels attached to 750 meals.

Host an information table in our lobby or dining area 2x

One social media shout‐out per sponsor period (photo with volunteers, meal prep, or delivery day).

Name/logo in LSCO Times “Meals on Wheels Sponsors” in the fundraising section.

The LSCO will include your company’s name in donor listings on the LSCO website and in promotional materials, when applicable.

One free ad in the LSCO Times (1⁄3 of a page, colour valued at $488)

To learn more, contact Kaitlynn Weaver, Executive Director, at (403) 320-2222 ext. 304 or kweaver@lethseniors.com to explore how your business, club, or family can make a difference.

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Our Impact

"My husband has dementia and I take care of him at home. It was getting so hard for me to cook for him every day. We have been getting meals for a few months now and add a salad to our meals. I finally feel like I am feeding him the proper food and not as worried about what I am going to cook for him. I appreciate the delicious meals and want the volunteers to know they make a difference in my life 5 days a week"

~Meals on Wheels Client