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For professionals & neighbors
Refer Someone for Meals
If you know a homebound neighbor who is eating alone, you can start their care. Referrals take a few minutes and cost nothing.
Who can refer
Anyone who notices
We accept referrals from hospital discharge planners, social workers, care managers, home health aides, senior center staff, clergy, family members, landlords, and neighbors — as well as from people requesting help for themselves.
You do not need a diagnosis code, an income statement, or an agency affiliation. You need the person's name, address, phone number, and a short description of the situation.
- No cost to the client and no insurance billing
- Serving Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties
- Most referrals reviewed within a week
- Start date depends on volunteer route coverage in that neighborhood
- Client friends receive weekly meals plus a recurring in-home visit
What to include
Information that speeds things up
- Client name, full address with unit number, and phone number
- Whether the person lives alone and can answer the door
- Mobility limitations and whether stairs are involved
- Dietary restrictions or allergies
- Language spoken and any communication needs
- Your name, role, and contact information for follow-up
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For healthcare teams
Building a standing referral pathway
Hospitals, health plans, and care management organizations that refer regularly can set up a direct pathway with our program staff. Contact mberk@caringforfriends.org or call (215) 464-2224 to arrange it.