Coal Creek Meals on Wheels is a non-profit organization based in Lafayette, Colorado. Our mission is to provide daily nutritious meals and related support services to members of our community in need, helping them to live with dignity in their own homes. We were established in 1972 by Lafayette resident Sue Marolf, a Board of Directors, and a small staff. Since then, we have grown to serve over 3,000 individuals throughout Lafayette, Louisville, Erie, and Superior, and we are the only non-profit in East Boulder County providing this meal delivery service.
We provide:
-Delivery of high-quality, nutrient-dense meals every weekday to individuals of various dispositions, including the elderly, disabled, and those limited in physical capacity due to illness. Menus are created by our staff, who are trained in dietetics and conscious of the many health issues faced by the populations we serve. Daily meals are delivered by over 100 screened and trained volunteers, many of whom have worked with us for several years. This service assists our clients in living independently and maintaining a quality of life that is better than they would otherwise experience.
-Daily interaction between clients and volunteers, decreasing social isolation of clients and creating opportunities for volunteers to check up on our client's well-being. On-going communication between clients, their families, and our volunteers frequently results in referrals for other necessary resources, including food stamps, health care essentials, housing needs, transportation, and other government services.
"The Meals on Wheels service is excellent. I'm blind and on a low budget, so it's hard to cook - I usually make a mess. So, the meals have been a blessing for me. It makes my life a lot easier and provides me with a good diet. I'm healthier because of Meals on Wheels." Edward Celias