Services

Here are some of the top frequently asked questions.

  • What are the eligibility guidelines?
  • Is there a fee for service?
  • How can someone get on the program?

Get answers to these questions and more.

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Here’s what one of our recipients has to say – “I just want to thank everyone for being so nice when they come by my home.”

If you believe that you, or someone you know, might be eligible for our services, go to the link below.

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We provide the following services.

Clients enjoy the following special benefits (as available) in addition to their regular hot meal delivery.

Breakfast Program

  • Breakfast is delivered Monday, Wednesday, & Friday along with the hot lunch.
  • Everyone on the program is eligible to receive breakfast.
  • There are no special breakfast diets.

Pet Program

The Lubbock Meals on Wheels’ Pet Program currently feeds over 550 dogs and cats that provide valuable companionship to our recipients. Volunteers deliver dry dog and cat food, every other week, to the pets of our clients who are unable to provide pet food to their furry friends. Donations of dry dog and dry cat food are always needed. Monetary gifts to the program, as well as pet memorials and pet tributes, are welcome.  We are also able to help with limited veterinary care and boarding.

Fresh flowers on Fridays (as available)

Flowers are donated by Lubbock Wholesale Florist.

Birthday Surprise (Cake and Card)

Cakes are provided by:

  • Sweet Creations

Donated Services Keep Us In Business

Magazines, books, and other reading materials

Reading materials are provided by members of the Lubbock community. (Magazines less than 1 year old please.)  The City of Lubbock’s library also provides Books on Wheels services to our clients.

Weekend Meal Sacks

Weekend meals are provided to 550 clients who have no access to, or assistance with meals over the weekend when Lubbock Meals on Wheels is closed. Weekend meals consist of a frozen meal and easy to prepare items such as soup, cereal, oatmeal, and crackers. This program has a maximum capacity and may have a waiting list at times.

Holiday Meals

Lubbock Meals on Wheels is closed on the following holidays. Extra food and fresh fruit are sent out prior to a holiday for which we are closed.

  • New Year’s Day
  • Good Friday
  • Memorial Day
  • 4th of July
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving (2 days)
  • Christmas (2-3 days)

Emergency Meals

An emergency meal box, containing  enough shelf stable food items to cover two meals, is distributed all meal recipients.  A new emergency meal box is sent out each fall to ensure that the meals have not expired. In the event that conditions prohibit regular hot meal delivery, Lubbock Meals on Wheels’ clients will be alerted to use par of their emergency meal via television, radio, and social media.