Jewish Family Service of NEPA - Kosher Meals on Wheels
Provides adequate, well-balanced, home delivered meals to homebound people who are unable to shop for and unable to prepare meals for themselves. The meals are prepared at the Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania under Kosher dietary guidelines. Meals may be meat or dairy and are based on a four-week menu cycle. Recipients may request 1 or 2 daily meals.
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Physical Address
615 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 204, Scranton, PA 18510
Transportation
On public transportation route.
Hours
Meals are delivered Monday through Friday, usually between the hours of 8:30am to 10:00am
Voice
Application process
Contact The Coordinator of Older Adult Services by phone to make an appointment to visit you at your home to review the program and start the service.
Fee
Meal cost is $6.00 per meal. Meal recipients are billed monthly by the Jewish Family Service. Funding for meals may be available from the Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging for senior citizens who have a lower income and meet the full guidelines.
Eligibility
Kosher Meals on Wheels are available to those people in our community who adhere to Kosher dietary requirements. The program serves those who are temporarily or permanently disabled and who require outside support in order to function independently at home.
Service area
Lackawanna, PA
Agency info
Jewish Family Service of NEPA
Provides a wide range of social services to individuals and families, regardless of religious background. Its mission is to enhance the quality of life and empower people through support, counseling, and community resources.