Meals on Wheels

Elder Services of Okaloosa County was established as Okaloosa County Council on Aging in 1971 by a group of concerned citizens. It started with a small United Way grant to provide Meals on Wheels to homebound elders.

The meals, prepared in home kitchens, were packaged and distributed by these same volunteers.

Meals on Wheels are available to homebound or at-risk persons.

Home delivered meals are available M-F at a cost of $4.00. These meals are delivered by very special and dedicated volunteers representing the Military, churches, organizations and individuals. They understand and support our mission to serve.

Meals are locally supported by the Okaloosa-Walton United Way, locally prepared by Autumn House ALF, and meet RDA nutrition guidelines. Meals are available Monday through Friday and desserts are modified for diabetes. A 24 hour advance notice is required for this service.

For over 35 years this agency has provided locally prepared, hot, nutritious meals for the elders of our community. Our commitment has been to produce the highest quality and nutritionally balanced product which incorporates the freshest produce and meat available.

One meal per day can mean the difference between life and death, between institutionalization and independence, between fear and security. One meal per day contributes to good health, improved cognitive skills and dignity of the person. One meal per day provides human contact to those who are alone and isolated. One meal per day is a statement of caring, compassion - a statement of humanity.

For additional information please call your local office.