FAQ Meal Service
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Who can Receive Meals on Wheels in Solano County?

Any homebound senior, 60 years of age and older, who is unable to shop or cook for themselves may qualify for our Meals on Wheels Program.

  • You may also receive Meals on Wheels, regardless of your age, if you live in designated senior housing or are the caregiver spouse/companion of a 60+ senior who is receiving meals.
  • Seniors over 60 years of age, and older, who are not disabled or home bound are welcome at our Congregate Dining Sites at numerous locations throughout Solano County. Dining Sites

I am disabled; can I get Meals on Wheels?

  • You are eligible to receive Meals on Wheels if you are 60 years of age or older, live in senior housing or are the spouse/companion of a 60+ senior who is receiving meals. Unfortunately, disability alone does not qualify you for this senior program.

How can I get Meals on Wheels for myself and/or a family member?

  • You may call us directly at 707 425-0638. We also accept referrals from discharge planners, family members, social workers, doctors, nurses, home health aides, and friends.

Is there an application to participate in the Home Delivered Meal Service Program?

  • Yes. You will need to fill out an application. We complete our intake process over the phone in a very simple format.
  • Go to: Application

Is there an application to participate in the Congregate Meal Service Program?

Yes. You need to complete an application at one of our Congregate dining sites located in Solano County.


Application Process

  • For more information about our home delivered or congregate programs and services, please call 707 425-0638, or
  • e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

How is the program funded?

  • Meals on Wheels of Solano County is funded through Area Agency on Aging. Only 65% of our annual budget is provided by Federal and State funding under Title III of the Older Americans Act.
  • The remainder of funds is secured each year through community donations, fundraising events, and grants to cover the full cost of the services we provide.

Do you charge for your services?

What if I cannot afford to send a donation to Meals on Wheels?

  • No one is denied help if they cannot afford to make donation.
  • Our program is not based on ability to donate for the meals; it is based on our clients’ need for balanced, nutritious meals that help to keep them healthy and independent.
  • We will continue to deliver meals to you. We are thankful for the donations we receive, but we recognize that some of our clients cannot afford the donation.

Do I pay the driver every day?

  • No. Each month we will send you a statement for the number of meals we delivered to you the previous month. We will provide you a return envelope. Just put your donation in the envelope and mail it back to Meals on Wheels of Solano County.

What Cities do you Deliver Meals on Wheels and Serve Congregate Meals?

  • Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun, Vacaville, Vallejo

Who will deliver the meal and what time is the delivery?

  • The volunteers and staff deliver meals between 11:30am -1:30pm Monday through Friday.
  • We are closed on holidays, but we do provide a special entrée prior to seasonal holidays.
  • We are closed on the following holidays:
    New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.

What kind of meals do you serve?

  • All meals meet 1/3 of the recommended dietary allowances for seniors, and they are approved by our registered dietitian.
  • Meals may consist of protein, grains, and vegetables. We also provide each client with milk, juice, fruit, or dessert.
  • We offer frozen meals for the weekend upon request. These meals can be heated in a microwave or conventional oven. Some of our clients receive meals all five days; some need meals only two or three days a week.
  • We also serve a special entrée for seasonal holidays.

Can I order what I like, or substitute for meals I do not like?

  • No. We have a fixed menu for each day. We prepare and deliver over 600 meals a day in Solano County.
  • We prepare our menus a month ahead. Each client receives a new menu at the beginning of every month.
  • If you have an allergy or aversion to an item we have on the menu, you will have time to make other arrangements for that meal.
  • You must call and cancel your meal delivery for that day.

I am diabetic; will I be able to get a diabetic diet?

  • Our meals are very well balanced, but on those occasions when we serve an item higher in sugar content, like cookies, we will provide a low sugar substitute for those who require a diabetic diet.

What does Congregate Dining mean and what are Senior Centers?

  • Congregate (community) dining -- sharing a meal with number of other people in one location.
  • While the main goal of our Meals on Wheels Congregate Site program is to feed seniors in need, the program provides people with much more than just a meal. Our congregate meal sites give participating seniors the opportunity to socialize with members of the surrounding community.
  • If you are over 60 years of age, you are invited to join us for lunch on Monday through Friday with other seniors for a nutritious mid-day meal. Senior Centers are located throughout Solano County.
  • Go to Dining Sites

For additional information, please call 707 425-0638