Getting Meals

At Dunkirk-Fredonia Meals on Wheels, we believe every neighbor deserves a nutritious meal, a friendly visit, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing someone cares. Our program is here to support older adults, individuals with disabilities, and anyone in our community who may struggle to prepare meals on their own. With a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, we deliver fresh, healthy meals right to your door—offering comfort, connection, and dependable service you can count on. If you or someone you love could benefit from home-delivered meals, we are here to help with respect, compassion, and a commitment to your wellbeing.

Home-Delivered Meal Services

Our Meals on Wheels program provides nutritious, home-delivered meals for older adults and others who are unable to prepare food for themselves. Meal service can be arranged for either a short-term recovery or an ongoing need.

Referrals are accepted from physicians, social service agencies, hospital discharge planners, family members, or individuals themselves.

To get started, please call NY Connects at (716) 753-4582.
An Outreach Coordinator from the Office for Aging Services will contact you to discuss your individual needs, explain the Meals on Wheels program in more detail, and review meal contribution options. All personal information is kept strictly confidential. Nutrition & Meal Services | Chautauqua County, NY

If you would like to receive customized meals directly from DF Meals on Wheels, please call us at 716-366-8822. Cost and menus for that are below.

** A note about winter:
If severe weather or unsafe road conditions prevent us from delivering meals, we want to ensure you’re still taken care of. Each fall, we provide an Emergency Bag filled with non-perishable items that you can use whenever deliveries must be paused. These items are meant to help you stay nourished and comfortable until we can safely resume regular service.

About Our Meals

You may benefit from Meals on Wheels if you:

Are unable to cook or shop for yourself
Have no one available to prepare meals regularly
Are recovering at home after illness or surgery
Have recently been discharged from the hospital
Are a caregiver for a disabled or homebound person
Are living with a chronic health condition
Are permanently incapacitated

All meals are coming from UPMC Hospital in Jamestown. The meals are diabetic-friendly and prepared to be moderate in fat and sodium, supporting healthy nutrition for every client.

Program Cost

One Heatable Meal (this is called the first course in the menus below):

$8.50 per day | $42.50 per week

One Heatable Meal + Milk Cold Tray (you get the first course plus what's in the second course in the menus below):

$16.50 per day | $82.50 per week

Weekend Frozen Box (2 Full Heatable Meals):

$17 per box | Delivered on Fridays and some holidays

Use Your SNAP Benefits for Home-Delivered Meals

We are pleased to share that Dunkirk-Fredonia Meals on Wheels is an authorized provider for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Nutrition should never be a source of stress. Our mission is to keep our community healthy and independent, and by accepting SNAP, we can ensure that our home-delivered meal service is more accessible than ever.

How it works:

If you currently receive SNAP benefits, you can use them to pay for your home-delivered meals. This applies to our standard daily meal service, providing you with a nutritious lunch (and optional supper) delivered right to your door by our dedicated volunteers.

Eligibility for Meals:

Our program serves residents in Northern Chautauqua County (including Dunkirk, Fredonia, Sheridan, Silver Creek, and more) who are unable to shop or prepare meals due to age, disability, or temporary illness.

Take the Next Step: Don't let food insecurity stand in the way of your health. To enroll in our program or to transition your current payment method to SNAP:

Menus for the month of March 2026