 Ministry of Health
NZ Government
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Meals on Wheels
This service is for clients over 65
years of age and who are unable to prepare a hot meal because of a
physical or mental illness or disability. The meals consist of a hot
meal and dessert and are delivered to
your home by volunteers. Meals on wheels are not available long term
in all areas, please check with your local provider. There
is a cost for this service.
Home delivered frozen meals
There are a number of companies that provide
home delivered chilled or frozen meals. Contact your Needs
Assessment and Service Coordination Service or Social Work service
for a list of companies in your local area or google 'frozen meals
delivered' for more information.
Many restaurants and takeaways will
deliver to your home. Check the Yellow pages under "Takeaway foods"
or "Restaurants" for more home delivery options.
Shopping
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Online Shopping |
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For people in the community who find
it difficult to get out to go shopping, online shopping may be an
option. Delivery to your door is an extra cost. Several major
supermarkets offer online shopping, check with your local
supermarket to see if they provide this service.
Some supermarkets will complete your shopping
and have it ready for pick up at the counter at a pre-arranged
time. There is a minimal cost for this. |
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Other Shopping Options |
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Check with local homecare agencies
if they are able to provide home delivery shopping services |
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