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    Millions of seniors face hunger, isolation and other challenges that impact their health and well-being. Learn how Meals on Wheels helps address these growing issues.

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    • Hunger and Malnutrition
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    Meals on Wheels Waitlists

    Every year, Meals on Wheels serves over 2 million seniors, but that’s only a fraction of those waiting for help. As America’s senior population grows, the need is outpacing the capacity of local Meals on Wheels providers — and the result is a national crisis of waitlists.

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    From meal delivery to research and advocacy, our work supports the health, connection and independence of seniors across the country.

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    End the Wait®

    Every year, Meals on Wheels serves over 2 million seniors, but that’s only a fraction of those waiting for help. At Meals on Wheels America, we have a plan to End the Wait and ensure that every senior who needs Meals on Wheels, gets it. And we need your help.

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    Our mission is to empower local community programs to improve the health and quality of life of the seniors they serve so that no one is left hungry or isolated.

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    For more than 50 years, Meals on Wheels has remained the most effective solution to address senior hunger and isolation. Now, working with our network, Meals on Wheels America has a bigger, bolder plan to serve more seniors.

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  • Issues

    Millions of seniors face hunger, isolation and other challenges that impact their health and well-being. Learn how Meals on Wheels helps address these growing issues.

    Learn more about the issues

    • Hunger and Malnutrition
    • Loneliness and Isolation
    • The Urgent Need
    • Facts and Data
  • Our Work

    From meal delivery to research and advocacy, our work supports the health, connection and independence of seniors across the country.

    Read more about our work

    • Nutrition
    • Social
Connection
    • Advocacy
    • Research
    • Health
  • Impact & Stories

    See how Meals on Wheels changes lives through real stories, powerful outcomes and the national movement to support our senior neighbors.

    • Our Impact
    • Stories
    • News
    • Corporate Partners
    • Celebrity Ambassadors
  • About

    Our mission is to empower local community programs to improve the health and quality of life of the seniors they serve so that no one is left hungry or isolated.

    Learn more about us

    • Leadership and Board
    • Careers
    • Financials
    • Ways to Give
    • National Campaigns
    • Contact
  • Find Meals and Services
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  • Volunteer
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Seniors Are Waiting

America’s seniors need your help! Millions are waiting months, even years for basic nutrition and friendly visits as demand for Meals on Wheels services continues to grow. Join us in urging Congress to increase and protect funding for senior nutrition programs.

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