This article has been updated - July 2009
There are times in our lives when meal preparation becomes difficult, if not impossible. It could be because of surgery, illness, inability to drive or grocery shop, or even no time to cook. In this article, I will try to give you several different resources that will make your life easier.
PEBBLECREEK TOSCANA’S RESTAURANT offers take-out meal service during restaurant hours. To view the menus and restaurant hours, visit the PebbleCreek website at www.pebblecreekhoa.org. Click on “Activities” and then click on “PC Restaurants”. The menus on this site include breakfast, lunch and the Sunset Weekly Menus. In addition, there is a Health & Wellness Menu which lists the calories, fat and amount of protein in each meal. This special menu is only offered during lunch and dinner. The exciting part of ordering meals right here at PebbleCreek is that it is so close and the food is delicious. During restaurant hours, you can order meals by phone and pay for them by using your credit card or Homeowner’s Card. The phone # for Toscana’s Grill is 623-935-6753. Delivery is also available but you must call before 2:30 p.m.
PALM VALLEY’S FOOD DELIVERY SERVICE delivers food from 15 different
restaurants located in the Goodyear area. You can select a restaurant, view the menu, and order on line. There is a $20 total minimum and a $5 flat delivery charge (as well as an expected tip for the driver). Check out the website: www.youbuyandwefly.com
MEALS ON WHEELS – The Area Agency on Aging contracts out to the Avondale Senior Center a meal delivery program. This program is available to the elderly, disabled and homebound. By calling the Senior Help Line at 602-264-4357, you can make arrangements to see if you qualify. A home visit is made to assess the needs of the individual requesting meals. If you don’t qualify, you can do it through private pay at $5.00 per meal. They offer 5 meals per week which are all dietician approved.
For resources on other topics, visit the Kare Bears Website at www.karebears.org. We are here for you and want to be of assistance.