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Right now, millions of seniors are waiting for nutritious meals and moments of connection that are made possible when they’re matched up with volunteers like you! At a time when people are craving connection, Meals on Wheels brings neighbors together who might never have met, leaving both feeling less alone.

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I don’t know when our paths would have had the chance to cross other than in a program like this, so I’m really grateful that we both had interest in this program and that they were able to match us together and we’ve been able to make so many fun memories together. Meals on Wheels Volunteer

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What Happens When You Meet Your Match

Meals on Wheels does more than connect seniors with meals. It connects volunteers with their neighbors to create fulfilling, meaningful and fun experiences that go both ways. You may even meet your match and find someone with interests, hobbies or a sense of humor that complements your own.

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Why Volunteers Matter Now More Than Ever

For many seniors, their Meals on Wheels volunteer is the only person they see all week. 71% of Americans say they want to meet more people in their neighborhood.1 Volunteering with Meals on Wheels is a fantastic way to meet neighbors, build connections in your community and combat loneliness.

These connections also deliver life-saving benefits. Multiple studies have shown that Meals on Wheels:

  • Reduces use of costly health care services
  • Improves diet quality and reduces risk of malnutrition
  • Reduces nursing home use and increases the ability to age in place
  • Reduces social isolation and loneliness
  • Increases food security
  • Reduces falls and increases home safety2
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There’s a Volunteer Role That Fits You

Whether you have one hour a week or one day a month, there’s a way to get involved. Meals on Wheels providers offer flexible volunteer opportunities that match your schedule and interests.



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Meals on Wheels volunteer Seth Malott sitting in front of delivery vehicle in South Dakota
How Volunteers Builds Community Through Meals on Wheels

For Seth Malott, delivering meals is about more than a weekly routine — it’s about community support for seniors. Inspired by the Lakota value of caring for one another, S...

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Portrait of Sonya Mitchell
People are People with Sonya Mitchell

In Birmingham, Alabama, Meals on Wheels volunteer Sonya Mitchell delivers more than food — she brings connection, compassion, and hope. From serving her hometown of Titusvil...

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Citations

  1. Buescher, Karli. “From Strangers to Neighbors: Unveiling New Harris Poll Data on Community Connectivity.” Nextdoor.com, 2024, business.nextdoor.com/en-us/blog/from-strangers-to-neighbors-unveiling-new-harris-poll-data-on-community-connectivity.
  2. Meals on Wheels America. THE CASE FOR MEALS ON WHEELS: AN EVIDENCE-BASED SOLUTION TO SENIOR HUNGER AND ISOLATION. 2023.

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