Meal delivery companies are required to have a backup plan in case there are emergency conditions that prohibit them from their normal deliveries. This plan is in place incase facilities where food is store and prepared are not accessible, weather related condition prevent staff from delivering or preparing food, electrical and utility outages, and other emergency situations. The food provided can be shelf stable foods. The provider may also have volunteers and other community services to help provide food in an emergency situation so you as the participant will not go without food.