Meals Express (MEx) is a short-term meal-delivery program with a heart. For anyone who needs it, MEx provides affordable and nutritionally sound lunches and dinners -— delivered right to his/her door — for as long as the service is required, be it three days, three months or three years.
In addition, MEx offers something very few comparable services can — a daily well-being check on its participants that ensures his/her health and safety. This aspect of the program offers peace of mind to families, caregivers and concerned neighbors.
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Why Meals Express?
It is Healthy: Each MEx meal is carefully planned by a team of registered dietitians . The food is vitamin-rich, heart healthy (low in fat and sodium), and portion controlled.
It is Affordable: MEx is much cheaper than restaurants and more affordable than most meal-delivery services that often charge hourly rates or ask you to pay extra for the food. There are no hidden expenses.
It is Fast: Need a meal tomorrow? Call today. In most cases, MEx can deliver within 24-48 hours of your call.
It is Convenient & Dependable: You don’t have to leave home! The MEx service is powered by Meals on Wheels for WNY, the area’s oldest and largest meal-delivery program. Lunch and dinner will be brought right to your door.
It is Caring: Meal service means a daily well-being check. For a caregiver or a loved one, this safety/health check provides a benefit that cannot be matched — peace of mind.
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The Food's the Thing!
MEx participants are provided with quality meals that are: carefully planned, prepared fresh daily, highly nutritious, heart healthy, portion controlled, and ready-to-eat (not frozen). Each dish includes a meat or alternate, a veggie/fruit, bread or alternate, a dessert, and milk/juice.
And they taste pretty good, too! Just a few of the options are: Ham Steak with Pineapple, Lasagna, Turkey Fricassee, Chicken a la King, Roast Pork, Breaded Fish, and Beef Peppersteak. In addition, meal plans can be individually crafted to accommodate those with special diet needs (such as diabetic, renal, ground, or bland).
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Who Can Use Meals Express?
Meals Express is the perfect meal-delivery solution for:
• Individuals in rehab. Have you recently had a surgical procedure that limits your ability to get out/prepare your own food?
• Families on the go. Are you going out of town for a few days and have an elderly parent/loved one who depends on you for meals?
• Caregivers. Do you care for a relative/loved one and just need some respite?
• Those on bed rest. Will you be at home sick or recuperating for a time? Are you pregnant and on bed rest?
• The health-conscious. Are you trying to eat well/lose weight but just not sure how to prepare healthy foods or control your portions?
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For more information, including rates for individuals and couples, contact our Social Work Department at 822-2002 or by e-mail.