The Meals service helps people who are unable to shop for or prepare meals themselves to enjoy regular, nutritious food at home.
Meals are delivered directly to your home and stored in your freezer, allowing you to choose what and when you eat while supporting independence.
How the meals service works
The Meals service is available to people living across Perth and Kinross.
When you join the service:
- you will receive a menu with a wide choice of meals
- you select the meals you would like to order
- meals are delivered once every two weeks
- meals are stored frozen and can be heated in a microwave or conventional oven
You are in control of what you eat and when you eat it.
If you do not place a new order, your previous order will be repeated automatically.
Meal delivery
The Meals service is provided by apetito on behalf of Perth and Kinross Council.
Meals are delivered to your home by Wiltshire Farm Foods.
A delivery driver will:
- bring your meals to your home
- collect your next order, if needed
Cost of the meals service
From Monday 10 June 2024, meals are charged at a flat rate of £4.05 per meal.
Each meal includes:
- two courses
- either soup and a main
- or a main and a dessert
Who the meals service may be suitable for
The Meals service may be helpful if you:
- have difficulty shopping or preparing meals
- are recovering from illness or hospital discharge
- have mobility or health needs that make cooking difficult
- want additional support to help you live independently
How to apply for the meals service
If you think you would benefit from the meals service, or from other support to help you remain independent at home, you can contact the Early Intervention and Prevention Team.
- Phone: 0345 30 111 20
- Email: [email protected]
They can:
- talk through your situation
- advise what support may be available
- arrange an assessment if needed
