Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels is a support service that prepares and delivers a subsidised hot midday meal. The service is for eligible people who cannot prepare their own meals because of age, a disability or an illness.

Who can get Meals on Wheels

You may be able to get Meals on Wheels if:

  • You have a medical condition or disability and you cannot prepare a hot meal without help.
    If this is due to an accident contact ACC.
    Help at home after an injury - ACC website (external link).
  • You have no whānau or caregiver to help you with meal preparation.
  • You need a regular meal delivered to you to keep healthy and to avoid unnecessary admissions to hospital.

How to get Meals on Wheels

You usually need to be referred to the service by a healthcare provider.

Contact your doctor, nurse, or healthcare provider for information about Meals on Wheels and to find out if you, or the person you are enquiring on behalf of, are eligible to use Meals on Wheels.

Meals on Wheels by region

The Citizens Advice Bureau has contact details for Meals on Wheels services in each region.

Meals on Wheels community directory — Citizens Advice Bureau (external link)