Welcome to Vilas County Commission on Aging
The Vilas County Commission on Aging provides supportive and advocacy services to county residents 60 and older to meet their community needs.
Home Delivered Meals
When your meal is delivered, please eat it while it is hot. If for some reason you must keep it for your evening meal, refrigerate it immediately and heat in a 350-degree oven for 25 minutes. Don’t keep the meal for more than 24 hours from the time it was delivered.
WRJO Brats For Breakfast Fundraiser
Who is eligible for home delivered Meals?
You are eligible to receive meals in your home if you are physically unable to shop and prepare your meals and there is no one available to do so for you.
How long can I receive the meals?
Periodically you’ll be assessed to determine continued eligibility. If you feel the meals are no longer needed you can cancel them by calling the Commission on Aging.
What if I need a special diet?
We can provide for some special diet needs. A diet order would be needed from the doctor. Please call the Commission on Aging to find out if this is available in your area.
What happens if there is a storm?
We don’t send our drivers out on days when schools have cancelled due to weather conditions. Listen to your local radio station-if you hear that school is cancelled you’ll know that your meal has been cancelled also. We suggest you be prepared by keeping an emergency food supply. We can help you plan or shop for those supplies.
What if I can’t be home when the meal arrives?
If you won’t be home because of a doctor’s appointment or other circumstances, be sure to let your Meal Site Manager or the Commission on Aging know. If we bring a meal to your home and you don’t answer the door, we’ll assume it is an emergency situation and we’ll call your contact person or alert the Sheriff’s department--so please remember to cancel your meal for a day you won’t be home.
How much do I pay for the meals?
You pay by making a donation toward the cost of the meal. You must decide how much to give according to how much you can afford and how important the meals are to you. Your meal will cost about $6.50 (which includes the costs of food, delivery, equipment, wages and administration). While part of the meals cost is paid by federal, state and county tax dollars, we depend on the donations of the people who receive the meals to help cover the expenses of this service.Whom do I contact my meals?
Call Vilas County Commission on Aging at479-3625 or toll free at 1 (800) 374-1123
OR click on the link below.
Order meals online from the Vilas County Commission on Aging