Q: Doesn't Horry County already have a Meals on Wheels program?
A: The best answer is yes and no. We are the only program that delivers diet-specific meals county-wide. There is a home-delivered meal service offered by the Horry County Council on Aging that is sometimes referred to as Meals on Wheels. They deliver frozen meals once per week. There are also three community programs for the beachfront areas of the Grand Strand called Mobile Meals.
Q: Where is the food prepared?
A: We are partnering with Ken Stinson, owner of Custom Catering. His company was voted "Caterer of the Year" by the MB Herald and he preapares our food at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church Fellowship Hall. Our volunteers help package the food at that site. He has a wonderful reputation in the community and we are excited to be partnering with him.
Q: What types of Meals will you be delivering?
A: Meals will consist of a meat, 2 sides, a bread, fruit and/or dessert, and beverage. We are able to meet special dietary needs, including:
- Low Sodium
- Diabetic/Renal Diabetic
- Chopped
- Pureed
- Vegetarian
- Food Allergies
- Low Fat
Q: How often do you deliver?
A: We deliver Monday through Friday during the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Q: What are the eligibility requirements for receiving meals?
A: The requirements are as follows:
- Homebound (unable to drive other than to the doctor and church)
- Unable to prepare meals due to physical/emotional limitations
- Live alone, or be alone during the day
- No income or age restrictions apply
- Cannot be receiving home-delivered meals from another agency
Q: What is the Companion Pet Food Program?
A: If you are a Meals on Wheels recipient that has a pet, we will deliver a supply of dog or cat food at no cost as we know how important it is to have the companionship of that pet.
Q: Why have you decided to stay privately funded?
A: This is first and foremost a Christ-inspired, Christ-led mission. We will stay privately funded in order to be able to have Pastoral Volunteers and also to share God's Word with our recipients. We would like to be able to fundraise without limitations as well.
