Meals On Wheels
Mad River Seniors manages the Mad River Valley's vital Meals on Wheels program. Homemade (and dietician-approved) meals are prepared each morning, packaged, and delivered free of charge to neighbors who are homebound or unable to prepare nutritious meals. Many local volunteers contribute to the food preparation and delivery process every weekday. (See MOW tab for monthly schedule of meals.)
If you or a senior you know is interested in receiving Meals on Wheels, please call the Central Vermont Council on Aging's (CVCOA) Help Line: 802-477-1364. They will help determine if you qualify for this free service and refer you to our Meals on Wheels coordinator.
CVCOA Eligibility Guidelines
A person is eligible for Meals on Wheels if age 60 or over and unable to obtain or prepare meals on a temporary or permanent basis due to at least one of the following:
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A physical or mental condition (ongoing or temporary)
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Lack of or inadequate facilities to prepare meals
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Inability to shop, cook, or prepare meals safely
Also eligible:
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A spouse, regardless of age, of eligible individuals
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Individuals under age 60 with a disability who reside with an eligible individual
Preference is given to individuals who are low-income, minority, limited English proficiency, and at risk for institutional placement.
Free Wheelin'
Free Wheelin' is a free transportation service serving Mad River Valley seniors and non-seniors who are unable to drive or don't have access to transportation. Volunteer drivers use Free Wheelin' vehicles or their own cars to transport Valley neighbors to medical appointments, other essential errands and appointments, and Mad River Seniors activities.
If you need a ride or would like to volunteer to drive, call Free Wheelin' at 802-249-3427.
Volunteer Drivers Needed!
Weekly Community Meals
Walt's Breakfast
Mondays, 8:00-10:00a
Everyone welcome!
Every Monday morning, Chef Walt cooks up a full breakfast at Evergreen Place--eggs, omelets, pancakes, French Toast, weekly specials, and more. This event is a fundraiser for Mad River Seniors and a community gathering spot.
$10-$15+ per person for a full plate.
Seniors' Luncheon
Tuesdays, 12:00-1:30p
Every Tuesday afternoon, Chef Claudia serves a home-cooked, family-style luncheon at Evergreen Place. Music, entertainment, and presentations are often featured. Guests of all ages welcome.
Free for everyone 60+ (donations appreciated) and $5 for guests
June Luncheon Programs
June 3- Trivia Time
June 10- Tunes and Entertainment by Ned & Joan
June 17- Chocolate Bingo
June 24- Mad Birders' presentation
Friendships between the generations blossomed this spring when pen-pals met for the first time in the Evergreen Place dining room for cookies and lemonade.
Local elementary school teacher Doug Bergstein hatched a plan in the fall of September 2023 to link up local seniors with willing kiddos in his classroom to start a letter-writing exchange. His primary goal, he confessed, was simply to get his students more practice with their writing skills. What he hadn't imagined was an outcome that also brought connection, joy and enrichment to all parties involved on so many levels.
The Mad River Seniors is grateful to be part of this heart-warming community endeavor and hopes to keep the program alive and growing!
Other Activities and Services
Mad River Seniors provides a variety of opportunities for local seniors to gather, meet friends, learn, and enrich their lives. These programs are often offered in partnership with the Central Vermont Council on Aging and supported by grants and donations from generous businesses and neighbors.
Past Activities
Picnic outings
Lunches at restaurants
Theater events
Live musical entertainment
Arts and crafts classes
Bingo
Exercise classes
Technology training
Guest speakers and "travelogues"
And more!