Allied Services and Meals on Wheels of NEPA Announce New Partnership
Allied Services Integrated Health System and Meals on Wheels Community Services of NEPA have announced a new partnership to help patients recover safely and comfortably at home following a hospital or rehabilitation stay.
Through the Fast Track Home from the Hospital program, eligible adults can receive up to 20 nutritious meals, free of charge, following discharge from a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or rehabilitation center.
The partnership brings together two longstanding nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving health, promoting independence, and supporting individuals and families throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Bridging the Gap Between Healthcare and Home
For many patients, returning home after a hospital stay is an important milestone in their recovery. However, the transition can also present challenges, particularly for individuals who live alone, have limited mobility, or lack a strong support system.
Access to nutritious meals is an essential part of healing, yet shopping for groceries and preparing meals can be difficult during recovery.
The Fast Track program helps ease that burden by delivering nutritious meals directly to patients' homes, allowing them to focus on their health and recovery.
“So many of our patients that we treat in our facilities and those that are treated in homes across the region need so much more than just what we’re able to provide,” said Jim Brogna, Senior Vice President of Allied Services. “We realize some of these people come home maybe earlier than they need to or desire to and meals are a critical component of their recovery.”
As one of the region's largest nonprofit healthcare providers, Allied Services offers a comprehensive network of rehabilitation hospitals, skilled nursing centers, home-based healthcare services, hospice care, and specialized programs. Through this partnership, Allied Services can help connect patients with additional community resources that support their recovery beyond the walls of a healthcare facility.
More Than Just a Meal
For Meals on Wheels of NEPA, the Fast Track program reflects its broader mission of providing nourishment, connection, and support to vulnerable community members.
Beyond meeting immediate nutritional needs, the program offers peace of mind to patients and their families during a critical transition. By helping individuals maintain proper nutrition and independence, the initiative also aims to reduce complications and preventable hospital readmissions.
Together, Allied Services and Meals on Wheels of NEPA are strengthening the connection between healthcare and community support, helping more individuals recover with dignity, comfort, and confidence in their own homes.
Who Is Eligible?
The Fast Track Home from the Hospital program is available to individuals who:
- Are 18 years of age or older.
- Have recently been discharged from a hospital, nursing home, or rehabilitation facility.
- Reside in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wyoming, Wayne, Pike, or Susquehanna counties.
Eligible individuals can receive up to 20 meals at no cost. Patients and families are encouraged to inquire about the program during the discharge planning process.
Learn More About Fast Track Home
For more information about eligibility, meal delivery, or accessing the program, contact Meals on Wheels Community Services of NEPA.
Phone: (570) 346-2421
Website: mealsonwheelsnepa.com
Through this new partnership, Allied Services and Meals on Wheels of NEPA are working together to ensure that the journey from hospital to home includes the nourishment, care, and community support patients need to recover and thrive.
