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Meals on Wheels America Concludes 51st Annual Convening of Local Leaders From Across the Country Focused on Tackling the Network’s Biggest Challenges

President and CEO Ellie Hollander Named on Forbes’ Fifth Annual “50 Over 50” List in the Impact Category

National Aging Services Organizations Mark 60th Anniversary of the Older Americans Act by Calling on Congress to Protect and Increase Funding for Vital Programs

HHS Secretary Kennedy Delivers Meals on Wheels to Witness Impact on Seniors Firsthand

Meals on Wheels America and PetSmart Charities Distribute 15 Millionth Pet Meal, Up Two Million From Last Year

Meals on Wheels America Highlights the Return on Investment of Senior Nutrition Programs and Urges Congress to Scale What Works

Meals on Wheels America Responds to the President’s FY26 Budget Proposal

Bolla, the Renowned Italian Winery, Teams Up With Meals on Wheels America

Meals on Wheels America Reacts to the Planned Restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Meals on Wheels Network Kicks Off Community Champions Week to Celebrate Impact Nationwide and Grow Support

Meals on Wheels America Adds First Giving Platform, Bloomerang, to Trusted Vendor Roster

Galley Joins Meals on Wheels America’s MORE Program To Help Bolster Local Provider Meal Production And Efficiency

Meals on Wheels America Recognized In The 2024 Best Culture Awards Presented By Kudos®

Meals on Wheels America has been named a Culture Innovator in Kudos’ 2024 Best Culture Awards for the third year in a row. The organization excels in fostering a supportive, hybrid-flexible workplace and prioritizing employee engagement, mental health, and belonging through initiatives like cultural values, recognition programs, and equity-focused efforts.

Meals On Wheels Named In Fast Company’s Fourth Annual List Of Brands That Matter

Meals on Wheels America is proud to announce the inclusion of Meals on Wheels in Fast Company’s fourth annual Brands That Matter list in the Heritage Brands category. The list honors brands and individuals that do not merely create customers but resonate with individuals and communities in a profound way. Through captivating branding and marketing efforts, these companies and nonprofits have established relevance and impact on culture. The full list can be found on fastcompany.com and in the upcoming Winter print edition on newsstands beginning December 17, 2024.

Meals on Wheels America Releases New Research Highlighting The Positive Impact Of Social Connection Programs

Meals on Wheels America’s pilot study found that regular social interactions, through phone calls and in-person visits, significantly reduce loneliness in older adults, with 53% reporting improved emotional well-being and stronger social connections. The program highlights the importance of combating social isolation, a growing public health crisis.

Barilla And Meals on Wheels America Unite For Connection Kitchen Food Truck To Help End The Wait™ For Seniors Hoping To Receive Nutritious Meals And Meaningful Connection