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Meals on Wheels Rural Capital Area
Helping Seniors Stay Safe, Nourished, and Independent
Meals on Wheels Rural Capital Area delivers more than a meal. We provide nutrition, wellness checks, connection, and peace of mind for seniors across rural Central Texas.
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Serving seniors in Bastrop, Blanco, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, and Lee counties.
More Than A Meal
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For many seniors, the friendly face at the door may be the only visitor they see all day.
At Meals on Wheels Rural Capital Area, we believe seniors deserve the dignity of aging safely in the homes and communities they love. ​Our program provides nutritious meals to older adults who may struggle to shop, cook, or leave home regularly. But the service goes far beyond food.
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Every delivered meal provides:
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The need continues to grow, and some seniors are now waiting months for meal services due to funding shortages and rising costs.
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Nutrition
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A daily wellness and safety check
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Social connection
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Increased safety and connection
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Peace of mind for family members
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Independence at home
Eligibility
For congregate meals - Persons must be 60 years of age or older, or the spouse (regardless of age) or an eligible client. Disabled persons under 60, who lives with an eligible client, or lives in within the housing authority we serve, may come to the site with the client and eat.
For home delivered meals - Persons must be 60 years of age or older and be home bound (unable to drive) and be unable to leave home without assistance and not have help in the home with cooking of noon meals. Disabled persons under 60 who are on Medicaid may be eligible to receive meals.
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For eligibility and availability, please call Noel Buck, Senior Nutrition Program Director at (800) 333-6325 or (979)540-2980
Cost of Meals
The cost of a meal is a voluntary donation of $2.50. If a person is unable to give the full contribution, they may give what they can afford and will not be denied a meal. All meals are cooked and prepared by TRIO Services in Austin, Texas. Hot food is transported in insulated food containers by company vans to the 20 sites
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Due to decreased funding and lower than average donations, we currently have a waitlist for services. Please consider donating today to help provide a hot meal and a warm smile to a Rural Central Texas senior!
Thank you for your support!
Ways to Give
One Time or Monthly Giving Program
This program allows you to make a gift every month of the year to help our seniors! For many people, the monthly giving program:makes it easier to budget a monthly giftenables a greater impact than making a one-time donationprovides convenience (no check writing or payments to remember)saves on postage and papermakes it flexible—you decide how much to give each month
For monthly deductions through your credit card or debit card account, click here.
Tribute and Memorial Gifts
Establishing a memorial or tribute gift is a meaningful way to honor a person or to celebrate a special occasion, like a birthday or holiday. Your gift is a lasting testimonial that also contributes to the mission at Meals on Wheels Rural Capital Area. You can give a gift in honor of a loved one, in recognition of a milestone achievement, or in honor of someone who has passed away and has requested donations in lieu of flowers.
Donor-Advised Fund
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a philanthropic giving tool that allows you to grant funds to charities while providing an immediate tax benefit to you. It’s like a charitable investment account for the sole purpose of supporting causes you care about.
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Establish your DAF by making an irrevocable, tax-deductible donation to a public charity that sponsors a DAF program, such as the Meals on Wheels Rural Capital Area. Our EIN Number/Tax-ID is 74-1548511.
Gift of Stock
For information regarding transferring stock as a gift, and to ensure the accurate reporting of any gifts received, we ask that you notify us at 979-540-2980.
Matching Gifts
Many employers will match a gift to a nonprofit organization. Contact your HR department or supervisor for information on how to get your gifts matched.
Planned Gifts
Leave a meaningful gift that helps us further our mission for future generations of seniors. This can be done through your will or trust, retirement plans, stock gifts, real estate, life insurance, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, or other assets. We recommend consulting with a professional advisor concerning legal and financial details.
Give with Confidence
100% of every dollar donated to us goes directly to meal costs to serve seniors in our communities.
