Meals on Wheels is powered by people just like you. Together, we are more than 2.4 million seniors, 2 million volunteers, 100,000 dedicated staff and tens of thousands of donors strong. These are the stories of our Meals on Wheels network.
On the surface, there’s nothing extraordinary about knocking on a door until you meet a Meals on Wheels volunteer. Then, you see a knock for what it is: a conduit to building a deep connection with a stranger that endures far beyond a nutritious meal. [READ]
Debbie is an inspiring Meals on Wheels volunteer with a very special story. When Dennis, a client who is deaf, lost the ability to read lips during the pandemic, Debbie leaped in to teach herself adult sign language. [READ]
Two seniors native to Knoxville, Tennessee — Judy and Brenda — couldn’t imagine life without their respective pets, Hazel and Brownie, who provide companionship and, of course, give lots of love. [READ]
Frank has been granted the gift of sharing the last 12 or so years with his favorite furry companion, Blade - who keeps Frank healthier, happier and more independent just by staying by his side. [READ]
Joan and Snowball have built a safe and loving world around each other, living more than 10 years in the same home together. [READ]
Hilton employees volunteer their time to place weekly phone calls to hundreds of Meals on Wheels clients sheltering at home and alone. One of those seniors dubbed the calling volunteers their “Calling Angels” because of the critical service and friendship they provide. [READ]
This guide will help you find a meaningful gift for friends, family, neighbors, co-workers and loved ones that will support a worthy cause: Meals on Wheels. [READ]