Meals-on-Wheels
Meals-on-Wheels - Northfield
Meals-On-Wheels is a volunteer-driven program supported by Northfield Hospital, dedicated to delivering nutritious meals and meaningful connections to members of the Northfield community. A network of caring volunteer drivers delivers freshly prepared noon meals crafted by Northfield Hospital’s culinary services.
Our mission is to support the health, independence, and well-being of our neighbors,
especially seniors and individuals with limited mobility—by ensuring they receive not only a nourishing meal but also a friendly visit and a moment of connection.
Together, we’re building a stronger, more compassionate community—one meal at a time.
If you would like to sign up to receive Meals-On-Wheels, please call 507-321-0404. Meals are delivered within Northfield city limits.
- Meals Delivered: ~13,000 per year (up to 50 per day)
- Delivery Schedule:
- 5 routes per day, delivered between 12pm-1pm
- Monday–Friday hot meals
We will need the following information:
- Name
- Address
- Phone Number
- Referring health care provider’s name
- Name of the person who will be responsible for the payment of your bill
- When you want delivery of Meals-On-Wheels to begin.
- We will also need the name and phone number of a contact person whom we can call in the event we are unable to reach you.
- Volunteer Support:
- 25 volunteers per week
- 1,300 volunteers annually
- 15 weekly/monthly volunteer drivers
- 20+ substitute drivers
- Community Involvement:
- 30+ organizations, including places of worship, corporations, community groups, local schools, and colleges
- These partners coordinate 1–2+ weeks of deliveries annually, recruiting and scheduling drivers for the routes.
Interested in volunteering or coordinating a delivery week with your organization? Please call 507-321-0404 to learn how you can get involved.
Meals-On-Wheels Board Members
- Shari Sneary, Board Chair
- Bob Tabery
- Sue Evans and Annie Kramer
- Jim and Sue Pokorney
- Jack Hoschouer
- Jane Sarles Larson
Meals-On-Wheels Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to receive Meals-On-Wheels?
Participants must live within the city limits of Northfield. There must be space available in the program.
How do I order Meals-On-Wheels?
Call the Three Rivers 507-321-0404. They will register you for Meals-On-Wheels. If space is not available, you can be added to the waiting list.
What information will you need from me before I can begin receiving Meals-On-Wheels?
We need to know your name, address, phone number, referring health care provider’s name, the name of the person who will be responsible for the payment of your bill, and when you want delivery of Meals-On-Wheels to begin. We will also need the name and phone number of a contact person whom we can call in the event we are unable to reach you.
Who prepares Meals-On-Wheels?
The staff of Northfield Hospital’s Culinary Services Department prepares the meals.
Who delivers Meals-On-Wheels?
Volunteers from the community deliver the meals. From day to day, it is likely that a different person will deliver your meal.
On what days are Meals-On-Wheels available?
Meals-On-Wheels are available five (5) days a week, no weekends and no holidays. You must, however, commit to at least five meals per week.
What is the cost of Meals-On-Wheels?
The cost of the meal is $7.50.
What foods will be provided with my meal?
Your meal will consist of an entrée that may be meat, fish or poultry. Also included will be a potato or pasta, a cooked vegetable, a salad or juice, whole-wheat bread with margarine, a dessert and 2% milk, depending upon your health care provider’s diet order. No other substitutions, please.
What time will my meal be delivered?
Your meal will be delivered between 12:15 and 1:00 p.m. Delivery begins at 12:15 p.m. and may take up to an hour, depending on the number of people receiving meals that day.
How do I prepare for the delivery of my meals?
Please be ready for delivery between 12:15 and 1:00 p.m. They'll knock to let you know your meal has arrived and will be delivered.
What should I do if I have not received my meal by 1:00 p.m.?
Please call Three Rivers, (507) 321-0404. Let them know of your concern. They will check on your meal and, if there is a problem, they will arrange for the delivery of your meal.
How can I cancel my meal for one day?
Please call Three Rivers, (507) 321-0404, before 10:00 a.m. on the day that you will not need the meal. Tell them that you want to cancel your meal for one day. Be sure to specify the date that you’d like to have your delivery canceled and that you would like the delivery to resume on the following day.
How can I cancel my Meals-On-Wheels permanently?
Please call Three Rivers, (507) 321-0404. Tell them that you want to cancel your Meals-On-Wheels permanently. Let them know the last day on which you want to receive a meal and be sure to specify that, at the present time, you do not wish to have delivery resumed.
What happens if I am away from home and forgot to cancel delivery of my meal?
Any meal prepared by the Culinary Services Department at Northfield Hospital and sent out with a driver will be charged to you at the rate of $7.50 per meal.
What should I do if I have a guest for dinner?
Please call Three Rivers (507) 321-0404. If there is a space available on your route, we can send an extra meal for your guest. The cost of the additional meal will be $7.50.
How do I pay for my Meals-On-Wheels?
Three Rivers will bill you monthly for your meals. The statement will be for a specific calendar month and will note the number of meals you received during that month and the dates on which you received them. Meals from the previous month that have not yet been paid for will be included in your current bill. If you are eligible for third party payments, you may not receive a bill at all. Bills not paid by the 20th of the month may result in a suspension of service.
Whom do I call if I have a question regarding the billing for my Meals-On-Wheels?
Call Three Rivers (507) 321-0404, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays.
How do I pay my Meals-On-Wheels bill?
You must return the upper portion of your statement and indicate on this statement the amount of your payment.