FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Who does God's Love We Deliver serve?

A: Our agency delivers nutritious, freshly prepared meals to people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, Alzheimers and other life-altering illnesses who cannot shop or cook for themselves. We serve people in new York City and Hudson County and Newark, New Jersey. Approximately 47% of our clients are women, 15% are dependent children, and 53% are men.

Q: Does God's Love We Deliver accept food donations?

A: No. Due to issues of food safety and the highly specific nature of our menus, God's Love We Deliver purchases the majority of the ingredients that are used to prepare our meals. All ingredients are fresh and of the highest quality.

Q: How many meals does the agency deliver?

A: The agency, on average, delivers over 3,000 meals every weekday, year round. To date, GLWD has delivered over 8 million meals to clients in New York City and Hudson County, New Jersey.

Q: Can someone volunteer at God's Love We Deliver?

A: Yes. Simply call Volunteer Services at (212) 294-8104 to or e-mail us at volunteer@glwd.org to sign up. There is a brief volunteer orientation and a food safety class before you get started. Volunteers make it possible for us to deliver!

Q: What can volunteers do?

A: Our volunteer opportunities include working in our kitchen, assisting with meal delivery, and helping out at special events or in our offices.

Q: How does one get on the meal program?

A: Call Client Services at (212) 294-8102 or (800) 747-2023 begins the registration process. Once completed, a meal most likely will be delivered on the next weekday.

Q: What documentation does a client need to begin the meal program?

A:Client Services must receive confirmation of the new client's health status from the client's medical provider within two weeks of their first meal delivery. For more information, see How to Become a Client.

Q: Does God's Love We Deliver offer assistance to people in the community who do not qualify for its meal services.

A: Our Client Service Representative can access a network of emergency food programs, AIDS service and community-based organizations, health care providers, and government agencies, that can help provide assistance and services to those who do not qualify for our services.