Delivering independence

Our mission is to provide an alternative to institutionalization, through good nutrition, enabling the elderly and/or disabled to remain in their homes with independence and dignity.

About Our Organization

The Bethel - St. Clair Meals on Wheels was organized in 1972 as a 501(c)(3) public charity by the late Dorothy Watson Our kitchen followed the guidelines set forth by the Lutheran Services Society until 2008. In October, 2008, Bethel - St. Clair Meals on Wheels incorporated as an independent, non-profit organization.

Gaining clients almost weekly, our organization has grown from 30 clients in 1972 to 70 in 2008. The client list grew close to 100 during the winter months of 2015. As of January 1, 2021, our count is 75 , expecting the number to climb during the winter months.

Our mission is to provide an alternative to institutionalization, through good nutrition, enabling the elderly and/or disabled to remain in their homes with independence and dignity. Geriatric experts agree that proper nutrition is one of the fundamental requirements in maintaining health and alertness in the lives of the elderly and disabled.

Another objective of the Meals on Wheels is to address the problem of isolation through human contact by the daily, physical presence of volunteers in the homes of those being served. The drivers are able to convey concerns of clients who may need additional help. Meals on Wheels also provides supportive referral services through networking with the Department of Aging and local Social Service Agencies.

WHAT WE DO

The meals are prepared in the kitchen of the Bethel Presbyterian Church, 2999 Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park, Pa, Monday thru Friday. Each day a hot meal and a bagged lunch are prepared by a cook and an assistant cook. The bagged lunch is prepared by kitchen volunteers and delivered by volunteer drivers and deliverers.

All meals are salt-free but not sodium free. We follow diabetic diets but not less than 1000 calories. The hot meals come in a microwaveable tray with easily removable film lid. They come hot but can be reheated for a few minutes depending on the microwave. PLEASE REMOVE FILM PRIOR TO REHEATING

The tray consists of 3 compartments, meat, vegetable, potato is just one example of a meal. We serve the best we can afford including beef, chicken, turkey, fish, pasta dishes,casseroles, etc. Quite a variety! The bagged lunch contains a sandwich, roll or bread w/ margarine pat, salad, dessert, milk, cookie

There is no menu provided at this time. "Every day's a surprise!" The meals are delivered anywhere between 10:30am and noon, although the meal is not considered late until 1pm.

The weather and commitments at the church play a huge part in delivery times. We are open every Monday thru Friday. Closed only Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. A meal for that day can be provided if requested. Partial weeks are available but not only 1 day. Hot meal or bagged lunch only are available.

CASH DONATIONS ARE GREATLY ACCEPTED AND ALWAYS APPRECIATED! No amount is too small, memorials, United Way ID 10251460, Amazon Smile (Bethel Park Meals on Wheels), PAYPAL giving fund (Bethel-St. Clair Meals on Wheels)

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