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Turn Silent Nights Into Hopeful Tomorrows

While many celebrate surrounded by family, far too many older adults are spending silent nights facing hunger and isolation. With your support, we can make sure no senior spends the holidays hungry or alone.

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Nearly 13 million older Americans struggle with hunger each year

With your help, we’re able to address this growing epidemic. Here’s a snapshot of our Meals on Wheels network.

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251M meals served annually

2M+ seniors supported annually

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50+ years of proven impact

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End the Wait™: A Three-Part Series on Meals on Wheels Waitlists
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End the Wait™: A Three-Part Series on Meals on Wheels Waitlists

Every day, tens of thousands of older adults are told they must wait for Meals on Wheels. This three-part series shares powerful stories that reveal the human cost of waitlist...

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From Waitlist to Wellness: How Meals on Wheels Changed Daily Life
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From Waitlist to Wellness: How Meals on Wheels Changed Daily Life

After months on the Meals on Wheels waitlist, Michael and Rose Rothery found the daily meals they receive to be more than just nourishment. For Michael, who is in hospice care...

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The State of Volunteerism in America
The State of Volunteerism in America

Volunteers are the driving force behind Meals on Wheels, delivering nutritious meals, wellness checks, and companionship to millions of seniors each year. But with volunteeris...

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Share the Love

It's time for the 2025 Subaru Share the Love® Event!

When you purchase or lease a new Subaru between November 20, 2025 and January 2, 2026, you can select Meals on Wheels America as your charity of choice. Subaru and its retailers will donate a minimum of $300 in your honor to help deliver meals and companionship to homebound seniors nationwide at no cost to you. You’ll also be given the opportunity to support the local Meals on Wheels provider in your community.

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You can help America’s seniors struggling with hunger and isolation.

Meals on Wheels America supports the nationwide network of community-based programs dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation. Through nutritious meals, friendly visits and safety checks, these programs help millions of older adults maintain their independence and well-being.

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