Independent Living, Inc.'s Evening Meals on Wheels Program is proud to have earned Exemplary Magnet Accreditation from The Meals on Wheels Association of America in Spring, 2010. Just three other organizations in the country have received this prestigious honor! The achievement shows our dedication to quality nutrition; in support of your temporary or extended needs, with chef-prepared meals made fresh daily in our Madison-based kitchen and menus reviewed by our Registered Dietitian partners with U.W. Health. Volunteers greatly support our program, the only one in Dane County, delivering more than 200 hot dinners to residents each night. Every meal is also freshly packed by Independent Living's kitchen staff and corps of volunteers.
Evening Meal Example: An entree (meat and potato, rice, or pasta), salad or vegetable, bread and a dessert. Beverages are not included.*
Contact Us: Call Evening Meals on Wheels Program Manager Michelle at: 608-204-0923 or send an
. *These nutritious dinners are reasonably priced and available for sale to anyone interested. Some subsidies may support qualified clients.
Menu samples below:
March for Meals: Learn more about this annual month long fundraiser for Evening Meals on Wheels, supported by the U.W. Marching Band, along with Midwest Family Broadcasting and WISC-TV3/TVW14.
UW Marching Band member delivering meal to a client.
Bags decorated by students at Sauk Trails Elementary School.
UW Marching Band plays Badger favorites for Evening Meals on Wheels clients as they deliver meals.
Kibble on Wheels: This program began in 2006 and currently delivers pet food to more than 70 companion animals of Independent Living, Inc.'s Evening Meals on Wheels clients, as well as other qualifying recipients. If you are an older or disabled adult and you are unable to get food for your pet, cannot afford the food, or currently share your meals with your pet; you may find Kibble on Wheels can help. Our Kibble Crew of volunteers, delivers food to program participants each month, thanks to the support of several local organizations who keep our Kibble Closet filled with food. Learn more about our partnership with Mounds Pet Food Warehouse, Banfield Pet Hospital and the Dane County Humane Society.
Special Needs: Meals for special diets and diabetic meals are available upon request including sugar free desserts. Some subsidies may be available for qualified clients. Delivery Locations: Deerfield, Fitchburg, Madison, McFarland, Middleton, Monona, Sun Prairie and Verona.
Holidays:Evening Meals on Wheels offers holiday meals for older adult clients on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve. If you are interested in having a holiday meal delivered, please contact us.
Donate: Donations help cover the cost of meals for those unable to afford them. A gift of $68 will provide 10 meals to people in need. To make a contribution visit our Donate page.
If you need accommodations due to a disability or need an interpreter to access our services, please contact us.
Independent Living, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization serving all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, familial status, disability, or any other class protected by law.
