Volunteers of America Colorado — Meals on Wheels Denver Metro

Meals on Wheels from Volunteers of America Colorado is designed for older adults who have difficulty shopping for, preparing, or carrying food. The program serves Denver residents as well as people in Adams, Arapahoe, Clear Creek, Douglas, Gilpin, Jefferson, and Larimer counties. Delivery runs Monday through Saturday, and screening is tied to the person’s home address, so a call should include a ZIP code rather than only a city name.

The page requires recipients to be age 60 or older and notes that additional need-based criteria apply in specific circumstances. For Denver and the surrounding counties, call (303) 294-0111 or email MOWReferrals@voacolorado.org; Larimer has a separate line. The organization’s office is at 2660 Larimer Street, but it is not a walk-in meal pickup room. Start the intake conversation by phone before visiting.

Each delivery includes an entrée and sides such as vegetables, fruit, bread, or milk, and the organization says it aims to provide at least one-third of the daily nutrients recommended for older adults. It also offers nutrition education and information about other services for people living at home. The page links a current menu; low-fat and low-cholesterol meals are part of the published design, but individual medical restrictions should be discussed with the provider.

The program does not publish a mandatory price: it asks each participant to contribute what they can afford and says no one is denied solely because they cannot pay. That policy does not replace an eligibility assessment or guarantee an immediate opening. During intake, ask about delivery frequency, available diets, containers, holiday routes, and what happens if a driver cannot reach the resident.

This route is for people who meet the age requirement and need food at home; it is not simply restaurant delivery. Volunteers help deliver meals, which is one reason capacity and schedules may change. If someone can still travel, a family can ask DRCOG to compare congregate meals or pantry options in the person’s area.

To move the process forward, prepare the person’s full name, date of birth, address, phone, emergency contact, mobility needs, and foods to avoid. Ask which criteria apply, whether there is a home assessment, when service might begin, and how reviews are handled. The website gives a clear path to inquire and describes the contribution policy, while the final decision depends on individual screening and program capacity.

Locations and contact points

• Oficina de Volunteers of America Colorado: 2660 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80205 · Phone (303) 297-0408 · Directions

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