Services

Meal Preparation

Meal preparation means an Independent Provider cooks or sets up simple meals and snacks at home, following the person's tastes and any food directions the household gives. Independent Providers on Safety Net Home Care set their own rates, and you choose who to contact.

These are non-medical support services. Safety Net Home Care is a platform, not a care provider. In an emergency, call 911.

What does a visit usually include?

Planning simple meals with the person and making a grocery list
Cooking meals and snacks in the person's own kitchen
Following the food preferences and directions the household provides
Storing leftovers safely for later
Cleaning up the kitchen after cooking

Who is it for?

Meal preparation suits people who find cooking tiring or unsafe, and families who worry that a parent is skipping meals.

What is not included?

It does not include prescribing a diet, nutrition advice or tube feeding. The household gives the food directions to follow, for example allergies or a diet set by a doctor. Independent Providers do not create medical diets.

What does it cost?

Each Independent Provider sets their own hourly rate, so prices vary. When you book, you see the Independent Provider's rate and the Safety Net Home Care platform fee as two separate lines before you pay. Your card is held when you send a request, and it is charged only if the Independent Provider accepts.

How do I arrange it?

Browse Independent Provider profiles in the directory, or answer a few questions in Find Care.
Choose who to contact and send a booking request for the date and time you want.
The Independent Provider accepts, declines or suggests another time. They choose freely.
Once they accept, you can message them to agree the details before the visit.

See the full steps on How It Works

Common questions about meal preparation

Who buys the groceries?

That is agreed directly between you and the Independent Provider before the visit. Safety Net Home Care does not set that arrangement.

Can the Independent Provider follow a special diet?

They can follow written directions that the household provides, for example a diet set by a doctor. They do not decide what diet is right for the person or give nutrition advice.

Ready to look at Independent Providers?

Browse the directory or start Find Care. You can also call (365) 470-9980.

Last updated October 13, 2026

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