Meals & Services

We deliver peace of mind.

We have no age, income or health requirements to sign up for our home-delivered meals program.

Whether you or a family member can no longer cook for yourself or if you are simply recovering from surgery or illness, Meals on Wheels New Mexico can help.

We understand the concerns and worries that clients and family members may have when it comes to nutritional needs and overall well-being. That's why our dedicated team goes above and beyond to offer peace of mind, knowing that Meals on Wheels New Mexico delivers the highest quality meals and compassionate support. If you're seeking a reliable and caring meal delivery service, we invite you to reach out today to inquire about Meals on Wheels New Mexico.

Meals

Delivery

Pricing Options

Diets and Accommodations

Meals

Meals on Wheels New Mexico is the only home delivered meals program in New Mexico that serves eight medically tailored diets to anyone, of any age, for any reason. Our meals are dietician reviewed to ensure they meet our clients’ clinical needs (see details on the Diet and Accommodations tab).

We have no age, income, or health requirements for program qualification.

We offer hot or frozen lunches as well as breakfast and dinner options.

Our Hot lunch Includes:

One entrée
Two sides
Salad or Dessert
Milk (optional)

Frozen lunch includes:

One entrée
Two sides

Breakfast and dinner options are available as an add-on service for hot meal clients. Breakfast includes meals such as yogurt, assorted muffins and other pastries, fruits, and a juice. Dinner includes a sandwich (such as sliced turkey, macaroni, roast beef, etc.) and a side.

All meals provide 1/3 of your daily recommended dietary intake.

Delivery

Daily visits from a volunteer can provide vital social connection and interaction for our clients. For those we serve, the power of connection can bring joy, companionship, and a renewed sense of belonging, improving overall well-being and quality of life. Together, volunteers and clients can forge meaningful relationships that create a ripple effect of positivity and community support.

We have two options for delivery.

For clients within Albuquerque, Corrales, Rio Rancho, or the Town of Bernalillo and Placitas:

We offer face-to-face deliveries within Albuquerque, Corrales, Rio Rancho, the Town of Bernalillo, and Placitas areas. Meals are delivered between 10:00am - 2:30pm, Monday – Friday by a friendly volunteer. You can choose as many or as few delivery days as you’d like. The volunteer drops off the meal, provides a friendly face, and a quick wellness check. This provides peace of mind for families and emotional support for the client.

For clients outside our Face-to-Face delivery areas:

We offer weekly frozen meal delivery directly to your door through overnight shipping. Shipping costs may apply.

Pricing Options

We work with any budget and have no age, income, or health requirements for program qualification. Our private pay program works on a sliding scale based on gross monthly income and meal type (hot or frozen). However, we have many programs clients can qualify for that may reduce or eliminate their meal costs entirely.

Lunch meals: Variable based on gross monthly income. Current pricing ranges from FREE to $13.93 per meal.

Breakfast and/or dinner: $4.50/meal. Clients requesting breakfast and/or dinner must also receive hot lunches to qualify.

Service begins with a non-refundable administration fee of no more than $25 (variable depending on income). After initial payment, clients are placed on autopay and invoiced at the end of each month for meals they have received.

Thanks to the generosity of the community, we are able to provide varying subsidies for many clients through our Meal Delivery program. Well over 90% of our clients receive free or reduced cost meals. This program is community supported and allows us to provide free or subsidized meals to those who may need financial assistance. If you are interested in making a donation to Meals on Wheels New Mexico to help support our Meal Delivery program, please click here.

Diets and Accommodations

Meals on Wheels New Mexico works with a registered dietician to plan and provide eight different specialized meal plans.

Click here to see a sample menu.

Our diet types:

General Wellness: This diet type is appropriate for those who would like a regular, heart healthy, or diabetic diet
- Regular: No dietary restrictions
- Heart Healthy: Lower in fat, cholesterol, and sodium and higher in fiber to aid in cardiovascular disease prevention
- Diabetic: Helps maintain good blood sugar levels by providing the proper amount of carbohydrates to balance starches
Renal/Dialysis: Provides necessary protein while being low in potassium, phosphorus, and salt
Vegetarian: Contains no meat, poultry, or fish. May include cheese or milk. Not appropriate for Vegans
Textured diets (all textured diets are considered heart healthy):
- Pre-Cut: Meal chopped to ½” pieces or smaller for easier chewing
- Mechanical soft: Meal includes food ground or mashed for easier chewing
- Pureed: Fully processed food for individuals with difficulty chewing or swallowing

Both our hot and frozen meal options are available in any of the diet types listed above. Breakfast and dinner meals are considered appropriate for those who select a General Wellness: Regular, Heart Healthy, or Diabetic Diet

Accommodations:

No Fish
No Pork
If you require a diet that has no POTATOES, TOMATOES, OR BEANS you should request a RENAL DIET
ALL OUR MEALS:
- Have no nuts. However, we have an open kitchen and cannot guarantee against cross contamination
- Are appropriate for Statin users (no grapefruit, minimal use of citrus)
- Are generally acceptable for those on Warfarin/Coumadin (steady, moderate use of dark greens)
NOTE:
- If you order no pork or no fish, you will receive a vegetarian meal for that day.

*DISCLAIMER: Meals on Wheels of Albuquerque makes every attempt to identify and exclude ingredients that may cause reactions for those with food sensitivities or allergies, however, there is always a risk of cross-contamination. There is also a possibility that manufacturers of the commercial foods we use could change their formulation at any time, without notice. No guarantees can be made and customers concerned with food sensitivities need to be aware of this risk.

Below is the meal service program application form. You must be signed up for Meal Service in order to participate in any of our additional programs.

Sign Up for Meal Service:

Below is the meal service program application form. You must be signed up for Meal Service in order to participate in any of our programs. The application will take approximately 2-5 minutes to complete.

NOTE:
*After submission, a client services representative will call you to discuss the program and finalize your application. Please know there may be a registration fee associated with your application. Calls are made in the order in which applications are received.