The Welcome Home Program supports people recovering from a hospital stay
People recovering from a hospital stay often come home to an empty refrigerator, and can't stay on their feet long enough to cook a nourishing meal.
The Welcome Home Program supports people recovering from a hospital stay with a care package of 12 weeks of nutritious, tasty meals within 48 hours of referral.
Our meals and other support services prevent future stays at the hospital and assisted living facilities so that healing and health can happen at home without the burden of more expensive care options.
How the program works:
Home delivery of 12 weeks of medically-tailored meals within three days of leaving the hospital
Wholesome, homemade meals are prepared in our own kitchen and frozen for convenient reheating at a later time. All meals meet nutrition standards based on recommendations from the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the American Heart Association. Specialized diets such as vegetarian, no gluten/no dairy, or easy digestion are available. Any of our menu options can be made suitable for people with chewing and swallowing difficulties.
Also available: free sessions with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to help you with your home recovery
Our knowledgeable and caring RDNs can help with things like:How to eat for your health conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, and many others
Where to go for free or low-cost food
How to use food to help with symptoms like diarrhea, constipation, nausea, weight management, and more
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be discharged from inpatient care within two weeks of signing up for our services and be referred by a medical provider (could include a social worker, hospitalist, doctor, or other agency support representative).
Live in King County and be low-income. If you live outside of these boundaries, you may be able to get meals through our healthcare partnerships.
HOW TO ENROLL:
If you are interested in enrolling or referring someone to enroll to receive services, please have your health care provider complete the enrollment form and email or fax the form to foodservices@lifelong.org or 206-860-6326. If you are a current client, please reach out to our client services team for changes to your service.
If you need immediate support, please call 2-1-1. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1.
Healthcare Partners
Medically-tailored meals are proven to reduce the risk of hospital readmission and/or prevent further health complications for people living with chronic disease. Through our Welcome Home program, we contract with hospitals, physician groups, and insurers to achieve key outcomes while reducing total care costs.
Learn more about how we can partner to improve health for all >