Items on this list have been identified by staff members and volunteers as items or services that are critical to our clients’ well-being. Meals On Wheels does not have funding for these items and services, so we look to the community for support. Our goal is to provide our clients with a safe and healthy environment so that they may continue to live independently in their own homes.
Financial contributions are appreciated and may be designated for Client Services projects. These funds will be used to purchase items for clients with specific needs. If you have any questions about the wish list, please contact one of our staff members.
- Lynell Bond, Director of Case Management: 817-258-6424, lynell@mealsonwheels.org
- Randee Kaitcer, Client Services Coordinator: 817-258-6421, randee@mealsonwheels.org
- Nedra Cutler, Director of Volunteers: 817-258-6426, nedra@mealsonwheels.org
Other Ways to Help
Here are other ways that you or your volunteer group can help a homebound elderly or disabled client:
- Install window unit air conditioners
- Mow lawns
- Trim shrubs
- Make minor electrical repairs
- Deliver pet food
- Make minor plumbing repairs
- Be a friendly visitor
- Perform minor carpentry work
Personal Items
Here is a list of personal items that are needed to create a safe environment for our clients. These items help them remain independent in their own homes.
- Clocks with large numbers
- New or gently-used furniture
- Beds
- Bed pads
- Electric can openers
- Walkers
- Microwaves
- Canes
- Hand-held shower wands
- Grab bars
- Wheelchairs
- Adult diapers
- Researching tools
- Personal hygiene items such as moist towelettes (baby wipes), shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.
Food Pantry
These items are delivered to clients who need food in addition to the meals delivered by volunteers. Typical clients receiving food assistance would qualify for help at one of the local pantries or food bank outlets; however, our clients are homebound and unable to pick up items. Please buy foods that are easy to prepare. Pop-top cans are easier to open than cans that need a can opener. Do not buy cookies or chips. We cannot store fresh fruit or anything perishable.
- Shelf-stable tuna and salmon
- Canned milk
- Low-sodium canned vegetables
- Fruit in low-sugar syrup or juice
- Pudding and gelatin cups
- Dried fruit such as raisins
- Small cans of juice
- Single-serve applesauce
- Small boxes of cereal
- Sugar-free fruit
- Small jars of peanut butter
- Small jars of jelly
- Soup, especially chunky type
- Coffee creamer
- Stew, chicken and dumplings, etc.
- Coffee
- Artificial sweetener
Holiday and Seasonal Gift Ideas
- Slippers
- Night lights
- Flashlights
- Magnifying glasses
- Calendars
- Knitted booties
- Stationary and postal stamps
- Gloves
- Mittens
- Powder socks
- Hand or body lotion
- Knit hats
- Perfume or cologne
- Scarves
- Combs
- Fleece throws
- Hair brushes
- Lap robes
- Handkerchiefs
- Disposable cameras with flash
- Blankets