FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What services do you provide?
Whole Nutrition Services specializes in customized menu-planning and grocery delivery for residential facilities, disability group homes, independent living, and retirement communities. We work with each individual home to design and deliver meal plans that meet the residents unique needs and tastes.
What is the process for getting started with your services?
To start, we’ll discuss your facility’s specific needs, including dietary requirements and the number of residents. Based on this, we’ll create a custom meal plan, handle the shopping, and deliver pre-portioned ingredients for easy preparation by your staff. Contact us at info@wholenutritionservices.com
How does the meal planning and delivery system work?
We provide a custom 4-week seasonal menu, offering 3 meals per day, 7 days a week. The ingredients are ordered and delivered to your facility, along with simple cooking instructions for your staff to follow.
Do you accept referrals from service coordinators or county representatives?
Yes, we accept referrals from community and government programs as well as nonprofits. If you’re part of such a program, contact us at info@wholenutritionservices.com
Can you accommodate special dietary needs or restrictions?
Yes! We offer meals that meet a variety of dietary needs such as low-fiber, calorie-controlled, allergy-friendly, gluten-free, dairy-free, and more. We work with you to create meal plans that cater to the unique needs of your residents.
How much do your services cost?
Our service is offered at a flat rat rate per resident, regardless of the meals they choose. We offer a commitment-free trial for the first 12 weeks, after which you can choose from longer-term contracts if you would like to lock in your low rate. Contact us to learn more: info@wholenutritionservices.com
Do you provide services to individuals living independently in their homes?
Our services are primarily designed for residential facilities and group homes with a minimum of 3 residents, but we can discuss options for individual residences. Feel free to contact us at: info@wholenutritionservices.com
Do your menus include nutritional information?
Yes! All of our 400+ recipes include detailed nutritional information, such as calories, macronutrients, and serving sizes, to help your staff track and manage dietary needs.
Can I see a sample menu or try the meals before committing?
Absolutely! We offer a 12-week trial period, allowing you to evaluate our service and menu options before making a long-term commitment. See our sample menus at the button below.
What happens if I need to make changes to a meal plan?
If a resident’s needs change or if you’d like to adjust a meal plan, simply let us know, and we’ll make the necessary modifications to meet your requirements.
How are you different from other meal kit companies?
Unlike typical meal kits, we specialize in delivering nutrition support to underserved populations, such as those in group homes, retirement communities, and independent living facilities.
How do you ensure meals are suitable for residents with allergies or specific preferences?
We cater to a wide range of dietary restrictions and preferences, working with you to ensure that each meal plan meets the specific needs of your residents.
How do you handle meal preparation and delivery?
We provide ingredients, simple instructions, cooking videos, and email support for your staff to prepare the meals, allowing for easy and efficient meal prep at your facility.
Do you offer cooking classes or workshops?
We offer cooking demonstrations and limited nutrition consultations by Zoom for $95, in addition to helpful cooking videos available on our website for staff training. Contact us to learn more: info@wholenutritionservices.com
Do you provide catering or private chef services?
No, we focus on delivering ingredients and simple instructions for your staff to prepare and serve meals, not catering or private chef services.
How can your service help our residents?
Our meal planning and delivery service helps save time and money, reduces food waste, and promotes healthier eating habits for your residents. We also assist staff by offering easy-to-follow meal prep instructions.
Do our residents need specific health issues to use your service?
Not at all! While we have experience working with individuals managing chronic conditions, our services are available to any group home that wants to provide healthier meals to residents while saving time and money.
Do you only serve people with disabilities?
No, we serve all types of group homes, including those for mental health, addiction recovery, and retirement communities. We also cater to independent living facilities.
What areas do you serve?
We serve group homes and 24-hour residential facilities nationwide.
What are your qualifications?
Our team consists of experienced professionals in nutrition, food prep, and disability care, with recipes developed by nutrition experts to meet the specific needs of your residents.