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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Learn more about Meals on Wheels

  • Who is eligible for Meals on Wheels?

    • Seniors 60 years of age and older who are homebound or unable to prepare their own meals are eligible.
    • Individuals under 60 years of age who are unable to prepare their own meals are eligible through waivered programs or private pay.

  • What area does the program cover?

    Keystone Meals on Wheels recipients live in the Merriam Park, Midway, Macalester-Groveland, Como Park, St. Anthony and HIghland Park neighborhoods in St. Paul. The boundaries are Larpenteur Avenue on the north to Montreal Avenue on the south, and from Mississippi River Boulevard on the west to Hamline and Lexington Avenues on the east. (For service outside of these neighborhoods, call Keystone at 651-645-7424 or Metro Meals on Wheels at 612-623-3363.)

  • Who are the volunteer drivers?

    Meals are delivered by trained Keystone volunteer drivers. Volunteers include parents with young children, retirees, corporate employees, college staff and students. Volunteers can deliver weekly or monthly, depending on their availability. A background check is required for all volunteers. Click here for more information about volunteering.

  • What kinds of meals and diets are available?

  • Meal options include a hot daily meal, a fresh daily meal for reheating at the recipient's convenience, or a frozen weekly meal pack.

  • Meals on Wheels can accommodate the following dietary needs:

    • Regular (no restrictions)
    • Salt restricted
    • Diabetic
    • Mechanical soft
    • Gluten-free

  • What is the cost?

    The cost of the meal is determined in collaboration with the recipient.

For more information, call the Keystone Senior Program at 651-645-7424.