My elderly neighbors would likely buy the groceries but I would bake, or prepare, package and deliver for them to freeze and reheat. How would I charge as there is only Government programs in town but nothing comparable. Besides, those program used subsidies and the meals are high in calories and starches. No special diets would be involved yet that is not a problem if they purchase the groceries themselves. Any one else direct me to other comparable organizations? I am in Iowa and will be checking Dept. of Ag. regs. as well.
2007-06-30 02:47:23 · 6 answers · asked by George 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
It will be a lot less headache for you to go to an agency for the aging with a plan to start up and run an official "Meals on Wheels" program. Do some research and call some other places that do have them. Then draw up a grant application and present it to your local agency.
That way you can do a real service, and let the taxpayers pay for it.
2007-07-03 09:00:36 · answer #1 · answered by Yarnlady_needsyarn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is call one of the agencies. I would think you & your kitchen would have to be inspected & pass a test for a license before you could legally do that. There isn't anything comparable because you must have a license.
You can do it without the O.K. but WHAT if one of the people becomes ill & they are asked about food & where it came from. You don't want to get in trouble.
If your area has nothing to offer to people in this capacity, maybe you could start your own business & serve enough people to make it worth your while to do several.
2007-06-30 15:50:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have a tiny little restaurant in town that delivers a meat and 3 for $5 to our apartment complex. Now if the person is furnishing the food and you're just preparing and delivering it, that's a different issue. It depends on whether you're doing it for the money or because there's a need for assistance by the elderly and you're willing to help them.
2007-06-30 18:53:32 · answer #3 · answered by missingora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a better way to make a living and don't feed off old people. There is no area of the country where help is not available for those who need it. I live in northern Kansas. About as rural as it can get. There is no shortage of help for those who need it here. To the contrary I have to push the agencies away just to maintain my independence. No I do not think I need to go to the old soldiers home thank you very much. I'm 79 and care for myself. If you showed up at my door I am just crotchety enough to tell you where to go.
2007-07-01 18:41:59 · answer #4 · answered by Ray T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does Iowa have an Agency on Aging department (usually through Health and Welfare) to see if they qualify for home health assistance? This way there would be someone to cook, serve, clean up, plus check on any medical condition (Alzheimers, diabetes, COPD, etc.). Give them a call, an income investigation would need done to see if they qualify for state assistance. Otherwise, charge state minimum wage for your service.
2007-06-30 13:03:25 · answer #5 · answered by Mcgranny 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Consider your time, utilities, mileage and packaging. Pay yourself an honest but not exorbitant wage. Think about what a person on a fixed income can reasonably afford in your area. Good for you and good luck!
2007-06-30 09:57:23 · answer #6 · answered by emenbensma 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋