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Saint Alphonsus Medical Center — Nampa Meals on Wheels

Helping Older Adults Stay Healthy and Independent

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa Meals on Wheels provides healthy meals and friendly support for older adults who have trouble cooking for themselves or leaving their homes.

Who Can Receive Meals?

You may qualify if you:

  • Are 60 years old or older
  • Have difficulty leaving your home
  • Cannot drive or have limited transportation
  • Do not have regular help at home

Anyone can refer a friend, family member, neighbor, or loved one who may need Meals on Wheels.

How to sign up

To make a referral or find out if someone qualifies, call the Area Agency on Aging at 208-898-7060.

The Area Agency on Aging will review the referral and decide if the person meets the program requirements. If approved, the Meals on Wheels team will arrange meal delivery.

Call this number first if you:

  • Want to receive Meals on Wheels
  • Are signing up someone else
  • Have questions about eligibility
  • Want to make a referral

About Our Program

Nampa Meals on Wheels helps older adults stay healthy and independent by providing:

  • Nutritious meals
  • Friendly visits
  • Wellness checks

Please note: Meals on Wheels is not an emergency food service.

What's Included in a Meal?

Each meal usually includes:

  • A protein (such as meat, poultry, fish, or beans)
  • Vegetables
  • Grains
  • Fruit
  • Dairy products

Delivery times

Meals are usually delivered between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays throughout Nampa and nearby rural communities.

Cost

For people approved through programs such as the Medicaid A&D Waiver or the Area Agency on Aging, meals are usually provided at no cost.

We also offer a private-pay option for people who do not qualify for funding or prefer to pay themselves.

Private-pay cost: $8 per meal

Meals on Wheels is supported by federal and state funding, Saint Alphonsus, private-pay contributions, and generous community donations. These resources help us continue serving older adults in our community.

Need More Information?

Questions About Eligibility or Referrals

Call the Area Agency on Aging at 208-898-7060.

Questions About Current Service or Deliveries

Call the Meals on Wheels Program Coordinator at 208-205-0292.

Contact the Program Coordinator for questions about:

  • Meal deliveries
  • Service schedules
  • Current services
  • Program information
  • Quick Guide

To sign up, make a referral, or ask about eligibility:
Area Agency on Aging: 208-898-7060

For questions about meal delivery or current service:
Meals on Wheels Program Coordinator: 208-205-0292

Nourishing our neighbors. Supporting independence. Building community.