Getting Started

Eligibility for Home Delivered Meals is determined through an in-home visit with a PPSC Case Manager. See more eligibility requirements below. To schedule an appointment, please email agingwell@petalumapeople.org

Our Purpose

The Home Delivered Meals service provides hot, nutritious meals to homebound adults aged 60 and older who are unable to shop for food or prepare meals on their own. Our goal is to support health, independence, and quality of life one meal, one visit, and one connection at a time.

Our Service

Home Delivered Meals is more than a meal, it is a lifeline. Through this service, PPSC volunteers deliver nutritious food alongside meaningful human connection to homebound elders. We help older adults live with dignity, safety, and comfort in their own homes and chosen communities. Service highlights include:

• Hot, nutritious meals delivered seven days a week

• Service routes throughout Petaluma, Penngrove, and west of Two Rock

• Eligibility determined by the PPSC Case Management Team

• Voluntary meal contribution: $4-$12 per meal

Our team approaches this work with deep respect for the individuals we serve and a strong commitment to compassion, consistency, and care.

Eligibility & In-Home Assessment

Eligibility is based on several factors, including:

• Being 60 years of age or older

• Being unable to shop for food or prepare meals due to disability, limited mobility, poor eyesight, low energy, or other physical limitations

• Living alone or without reliable assistance for meal preparation

Individuals under 60 may also be eligible if they are disabled and live with someone age 60 or older who already receives meals.

All eligibility determinations are made through a required in-home visit with a PPSC Case Manager prior to placement on a delivery route. The visit typically takes no more than 60 minutes and includes a conversation about health, nutrition, daily living needs, social support, and other relevant factors to ensure the program is the right fit.

Interested in Volunteering?

Our Home Delivered Meals volunteers play a vital role in delivering both nourishment and connection to older adults in our community. By volunteering, you help ensure that homebound seniors receive not only a warm meal, but also a friendly face and a moment of human connection.

To learn more or to sign up to volunteer today, email Sophia at sophia@petalumapeople.org or dial 707.765.8488 x 175.