How to Apply for Volusia County Meals on Wheels
Ask Council on Aging about home-delivered meals, short-term recovery meals, or the nearest neighborhood nutrition center.
Start here
Call Council on Aging of Volusia County customer service at 386-253-4700, extension 225. Meals may be no-cost or low-cost for people who qualify, or available at full price; grant funding and openings can change.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; ask for extension 225
See meal-service optionsWhat to have ready
- Age, Volusia address, ZIP code, and phone number
- Whether the person can shop, cook, leave home, or attend a meal site
- Temporary recovery or ongoing need
- Income, health, diet, and access information requested during screening
Words you can use
“I need meal help for a Volusia County senior who [cannot prepare meals/can attend a meal site]. Which Meals on Wheels or nutrition-center route should screen them?”
Steps in order
- 1
Explain whether the need is temporary or ongoing.
- 2
Ask about qualification, contribution, private-pay cost, and availability.
- 3
Confirm the route, delivery days, start date, and missed-delivery rules.
- 4
Plan immediate food while screening is pending.
If the first answer is no or wait
Dial 211 or call ElderSource at 888-242-4464 for other current food routes if service cannot begin quickly.
Official sources
- Council on Aging of Volusia County meal services
- Council on Aging of Volusia County contact information
- ElderSource HelpLine
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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