A Comparison of the top 10 Senior Meal Delivery Services in the United States

 There are enough senior food delivery services available today that it is sometimes difficult to determine which is best. This article seeks to blow away some of the fog and list those widely available.
 
Seniors Eat Well
Thrive Daily Meals on Wheels America MealSquares Seniors to Go Pillsbury Dine in Seniors Community Meals Home Instead Senior Care More about your meal: This one can be particularly helpful when evaluating any service. Meals on Wheels America clearly offers meal planning and delivery for seniors. All we have to do is schedule a delivery date, and two days later we’re in business. The cost of meals on wheels for a week comes to $60, which comes to about $12 per meal. Conversely, Meals on Wheels America was not able to deliver meals to our house on the day we requested a delivery. Instead of using the high cost of meal delivery, it is best to go with a service that delivers three or four meals a week, so you can count on receiving a meal you know you’ll like.
 
Hello Fresh
Perhaps the first company on the list, HelloFresh, claims to be the number one cooking robot company in the world. Hello Fresh promises to cook, package and deliver meals, which it does, on demand, with your groceries. Orders are normally delivered to customers' doors on a weekly basis. They offer 4 different programs – starters, dinners, salads and treats. Meals generally cost around $10 each. At present, customers have the choice between a $10 one-time discount, a 3-month subscription for $140 or an annual subscription for $200. If customers choose the annual subscription, Hello Fresh will offer up to 50% off during the holiday season.
 
Blue Apron
Blue Apron has become the darling of the online grocery business. The "in-home" meal delivery program, offered in partnership with both grocery stores and local restaurateurs, has seen tremendous growth. In the first quarter of 2018, Blue Apron had a huge improvement in its earnings. The company's earnings per share, when compared to the first quarter of 2017, increased by 87 percent, and its revenue by 36 percent. Blue Apron's meal kits are not only delicious, but also proven to be as good as or better than other choices out there. Several food industry professionals claim that Blue Apron's customers are usually the same ones who use prepared meals at their favorite restaurants. This may be true as far as delivery is concerned, but perhaps not so much in quality and taste.
 
Plated
Couples Discount Eatsa Home Chef Freshii Fresh Order Heartland Nutrition I’m Hungry Meals Mediterraneo Bistro Plated is the best choice if you have a busy schedule, a very restricted budget or do not want a “full” service. The company’s one-box-per-week option provides approximately 400 calories per meal with approximately 20% of calories from fat, 5% of calories from saturated fat and 2% of calories from trans fat. To prepare this “meal,” all the ingredients are pre-measured in full and half portions and all you need to do is add water and heat. It costs $9.95 per serving. A delicious, fresh, gluten-free and nut free chicken, roasted in our premium produce or fish marinade, with vegetables and two sides. ➡️️🍴 pic.twitter.
 
Home Chef
This has been one of the fastest growing companies in the industry and in the review above we see a clear difference between it and the other big players. The home meal delivery is not a commodity but a luxury. Here, with an order size of around 4 – 6 servings, the items are selected by the home chef but then shipped to you. The cost is $8.00 for delivery with an additional $2.00 for each delivery. They do not offer free delivery. The customer chooses the ingredients that he or she will be using but the home chef will make the meal based on the order. You need to order more meals if you are feeding more than a household of 4. Orbit Delivery Service This is one of the most well-known options and for good reason. Orbit delivers food that is prepared by top restaurants.
 
Salada Foods
Salada Foods is probably the most well known in the US. Their delivery options include frozen meals, frozen entrées, frozen desserts, soup, and various hot entrees, including beef stew, chicken enchiladas, and beef and beef medallions. Their selection of non-frozen entrées range from hot to mild to seafood and vegetables. Many Salada meals include fruit or vegetables in the entrée along with the meal. The current average delivery cost is $5.49 for a cold dinner. To make a special meal delivery a group activity, Salada offers pre-dinner drinks as well. Good to Know: Salada also allows each family to add a 2nd or 3rd adult, and can host up to 4 people for dinner. Salada Foods has a tiered charge structure. Currently a family of four pays about $24.
 
Sun Basket (Vegan)
Price: $9.99 per serving Couples: two meals for 2.00 each. Two-person size for $9.99 and two-person size for $11.99 each. For up to four people the price for two meals will be $14.99. Delivery: varies by location. Most common ingredients: whole grains, beans, nuts, vegetables, herbs, eggs. Awards/recognitions: Sun Basket has won the Good Food Award for three years in a row. Flavor Profile: Refined Cost Comparisons: This article compares the price for one person and the cost for two meals, which will provide two meals for two weeks. Also included is the cost to have these meals delivered if the customer prefers to have it delivered.
 
Veestro
This company, which has existed in some form since 2008, is based in America and is a food delivery service, along with the exception of Veestro Food Express, which caters to student nutrition needs. It is available for both home-delivery and the senior meal delivery. The service works with both part-time and full-time caregivers and prepares the food in advance. They have options for healthy and deli food as well as prepared meals, including turkey, roasted veggies, and appetizers. Delivery is free but if you purchase multiple meals you will pay $9.95 per meal. They offer packages as well as options for packing meals in reusable packaging. Harvest Now Harvest Now is a provider of many different food delivery services including those for senior citizens.
 
The Silver Palate (Vegan)
Who is this company? Food for those aged 60 and older. What does this company do? SilverPalate is a traditional American cuisine for those aged 60 and older using fresh herbs, spices and flavor combinations. Everything is fresh and portion-controlled. How much does it cost? $129 per month How does it work? The free version allows two meals a week with the choice of two entrees each, a side salad, a cup of soup, and a dessert. The paid version allows three meals a week, an entrée and two sides each, a soup and a dessert. What are the benefits? There is no deprivation. The meals are delivered fresh with the choice of two entrees each, a side salad, a cup of soup, and a dessert.
 
MobiMeal
This is a small private company in Florida that delivers all meals, home-cooked meals (generally for 2-5 people), freshly prepared, to homes. There are no menus to order from, as MobiMeal personalizes each meal to your unique needs based on your gender, age, dietary requirements, and particular taste. This is the only service that my brother recommended, although it is no longer active. The amounts of each meal are limited to ensure a more nutritious and nutritious meal that MobiMeal may charge an additional fee. Family Meals Family Meals is a privately owned and operated company that offers home-cooked meals, such as veggie lasagna, pizza, sandwiches, pastas, soups, and sandwiches. Each meal is delivered weekly in plastic containers, so you don’t have to worry about keeping it fresh.