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Who We Are
The Home Delivered Meals program at Encompass Community Supports provides nutritious, frozen meals to adults aged 60 and over who are unable to leave their homes due to illness, disability, or frailty and have no assistance preparing meals or shopping for themselves. All meals are delivered on a set monthly schedule. The meals are developed and based on guidelines from the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services. These meals are low in sugar and salt to accommodate individuals with special diets. Ensure is also available as prescribed by physician.
They can be heated either in a microwave or conventional oven; complete instructions are included.
Donations are encouraged to help offset cost.
Who We Serve
Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Madison County
Cost & Payment Methods
Fee Structure
Sliding Scale Fee
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Age Requirements
No Age Requirement
Family
No
Other Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for home delivered meals, an individual must be at least 60 years of age, or that person’s spouse, or an individual with a disability who lives at home with the recipient. Also, the individual must be unable to attend one of the Senior Centers and be without access to adequate nutrition, but able to remain safely at home.
Available 24/7
No
Additional Availability Comments
Crisis emergency services are available 24 hours per day, every day.
Intake Process
Contact an Aging Support Coordinator at 540-825-3100 for more information. Ask to speak to the support coordinator for your county. The Aging Services Support Coordinator will need to do a home visit assessment to register you for this program. As we are VDA funded an intital intake form must be filled out as well as a nutritional assessment. An initial assessment by a Senior Case Manager will determine a person’s eligibility and nutritional needs.
Documents Required
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Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes
Intake Contact
Toni Browning
Intake Contact Email
rrcsb@rrcsb.org
Intake Contact Telephone
(540) 825-3100 x3321
Report Problems
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