Get A Meal

We deliver daily nutrition to residents of Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island,
Cainhoy and Wando who are homebound or unable to provide their own meals. If you or someone you know
is in need of a meal, please review the eligibility criteria to the right and contact us.

Meal Delivery Program

Qualified recipients receive a hot, midday meal delivered Monday through Friday to their door by an East Cooper Meals on Wheels volunteer . Recipients who live in the most isolated environments and have the greatest risk of hunger also receive a second daily meal for supper. Extra meals are delivered on Fridays to ensure proper nutrition over the weekend. Meals are prepared fresh daily by our partners, Lowcountry Food Bank and Senior Catering, as well as local restaurants.

Questions or concerns? Contact us at mlopresti@ecmow.org or (843) 881-9350.

Additional Programs for Qualified Recipients

Pantry

Shelf stable food is delivered two times a month to those who have additional nutrition needs, with a special emphasis on recipients who live with other individuals facing food insecurity. The delivery is customized for each recipient to meet his or her unique needs and preparation abilities. Pantry items are supplied through donations from individuals and food drives conducted by community groups.

Nutritional Drinks

A 30-day supply of supplemental nutrition drinks is delivered once a month to those recipients who need additional calories due to weight loss, difficulty chewing or low appetite.

Commodities

This is a USDA-funded supplemental food program for elderly and low income groups who are vulnerable to malnutrition. The monthly delivery, made to recipients who qualify based on income, contains pantry staples such as cereal, juice, pasta, canned goods and cheese.

Senior Snack Packs

This monthly special delivery contains a variety of nutritious snacks especially suited for seniors, featuring small servings, easy-to-open packages and foods high in fiber.

Pet Food

Dogs and cats are excellent companions for the elderly, especially those who live alone, but being on a fixed income can make feeding them a challenge. On an as-needed basis, volunteers deliver donated pet food to recipients.

Advocacy

We aim to address a variety of quality of life issues that extend beyond nutrition. We assist with heating and cooling installations, the building of wheelchair ramps, yard work, minor home maintenance projects and the payment of utility bills in emergency situations.

Eligibility

Resides in Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Cainhoy or Wando.
Inability to access a midday meal because of one or more of the following:
- Age and/or physical or mental limitations.
- Economic circumstances and physical or mental limitations.
- Short term physical limitations, regardless of age or economic circumstance (such as recovery from surgery or chemotherapy)
Is the sole, non-paid caregiver of a homebound recipient.