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Home-delivered meals for seniors aged 60 and over; provides a hot lunch meal.

Provides a hot meal delivery to individuals who are homebound and unable to meet nutrition needs on their own, short-term or long-term, throughout all of Story County. Delivery is by trained volunteers. In addition to the meal, the delivery offers an opportunity for a friendly visit and a safety check. Meals are prepared by the Dietary Department at Mary Greeley Medical Center and delivered by trained Heartland volunteers.

Provides home delivered meals to people age 60 and older (and their spouses) who are homebound. A home visit is made to explain the service and to explain other services available. Therapeutic diets, such as diabetic or mechanical soft, can be provided and the hot noon meals are delivered on the weekdays.

Home delivered meals.

- For residents of Wymore, calls for home delivered meals must be made to the Beatrice Senior Center, at (402) 223-3055 or the main office at (402) 223-1376.

- For residents of Palmyra, calls for home delivered meals must be made to the Syracuse Senior Center, at (402) 269-2957.

- For residents of Nebraska City, home delivered meals must be arranged through the city's Meals on Wheels program.

Provides participants with a referral to a monthly nutrition food package program to assist them in obtaining an adequate diet and to help stretch available food dollars. Foods available: canned meats; juices; vegetables and fruits; cold and hot cereals; peanut butter, rice, macaroni, spaghetti, UHT and non fat dry milk, and cheese.

Delivery available for the homebound.

Provides nutritious congregate meals for individuals 60 and older and their spouses.

Also provides home delivered meals. Visit the website for menu and ordering in your area. 

Offers congregate and home delivered meals for older adults. 

Peer Advocates are volunteers aged 60 and older who provide assistance to seniors, also aged 60 and older, with a variety of needs, concerns, and questions. Services include emotional support and companionship, assistance with the Rent Reimbursement program through DHHS by helping with online or paper form applications (a one-time annual program for eligible individuals), and guidance through the SHIIP program, which includes drug plan, Medicare Advantage, or supplemental plan comparisons, as well as education for new Medicare enrollees.

Can also offer information and counseling on long-term care insurance, helping individuals evaluate benefit plans, select suitable policies, or explore alternatives. While not directly providing meals, they can connect seniors to resources like home-delivered meal programs for those who face challenges in meal preparation or access. Peer Advocates also play a role in senior advocacy, supporting efforts to protect and promote the rights and interests of older adults.

Provides meals to Story County individuals needing long-term or short-term assistance with meal preparation due to an illness or disability. All meals are heart healthy and can accommodate certain dietary needs. 

Home delivered meals.

- For residents of Wymore, calls for home delivered meals must be made to the Beatrice Senior Center, at (402) 223-3055 or the main office at (402) 223-1376.

- For residents of Palmyra, calls for home delivered meals must be made to the Syracuse Senior Center, at (402) 269-2957.

- For residents of Nebraska City, home delivered meals must be arranged through the city's Meals on Wheels program.