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About Meal Program
At Fresh Meals On Wheels we help our senior, disabled and homebound Sheboygan County neighbors remain independent and stay safely in the homes they love by providing fresh, nutritious, homemade meals and daily wellness checks.
We serve people who need meals for as little as two weeks while recovering from an illness, injury or surgery; or to give caretakers a break; to those with ongoing needs, many of whom have received meals for years. We have no age or income restrictions and no waiting list.
The Meals
We offer a general diet and six special diets to meet your medical needs:
General
Provides a variety of healthy foods, with sodium levels less than 1200 mg/day.
Renal
Foods high in phosphorus and potassium are limited. Low sodium.
Gluten Free
Utilizes gluten-free products and tries to avoid cross contamination. However, allergens are present in our facility.
Heart Healthy
Controlled for healthy fats, leaner protein sources, whole grains and sodium.
Bland
Low acidic foods, limited spices and limited garlic and onions (no raw).
Controlled Carb
Controlled intake of refined carbohydrates. Limited sweetened food and beverages.
Lactose Free
No milk or cheese.
All of these diets may be served cut-up, ground or pureed for those with chewing or swallowing issues. In addition, we can eliminate fish, pork and/or eggs for people who don’t eat them.​
Meals are planned and prepared under the supervision of a registered dietitian, provide one third of the recommended dietary allowance, meet the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans and adhere to federal meal pattern requirements.
Our general diet meals contain the following:​​​
​​3 oz. serving of protein (meat, fish, eggs, beans or legumes)​
1-2 servings of grain (bread, rice, pasta)
3 servings of vegetables and fruits
1 serving of milk
1 serving of dessert
​​Meals for special diets may include smaller quantities or substitutions for some items.
Order Meals
Click the button below and fill out the form. Email this form to
clientservices@freshmealsonwheels.org
or drop off at our Meals on Wheels office located at 1004 S Taylor Dr. Sheboygan, WI 53081
View Menus
We realize that everyone has different likes and dislikes, so we offer a choice of entrées for hot meals. Meals recipients receive a full color menu with the meal options. A heart denotes the healthier option. All meals are made fresh and are low sodium.
More than a Meal
Volunteers deliver more than a meal – they provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Each time a volunteer delivers a meal, they are also providing a wellness check. If they have any concerns they alert Fresh Meals On Wheels staff and we follow up with you or your family. For those who receive weekly meals, we have Caring Callers who can check in by phone several times a week.
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We account for everyone we serve every day. If someone doesn’t answer the door, we call their emergency contacts and if necessary, their doctor and the hospitals. If we still can’t locate them, we call and ask the sheriff’s office to perform a safety check. This provides peace of mind for meal recipients and their loved ones.