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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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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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See how Meals on Wheels changes lives through real stories, powerful outcomes and the national movement to support our senior neighbors.
More Than Just a Chair – How One Meals on Wheels Volunteer Helped Repair Hermer’s Chair

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More Than Just a Chair – How One Meals on Wheels Volunteer Helped Repair Hermer’s Chair
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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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Our Strategic Plan

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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Meals on Wheels America Issues Statement on Advancement of Mary Lazare

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Meals on Wheels America Issues Statement on Advancement of Mary Lazare

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Oct 1, 2026

Meals on Wheels Network Kicks Off The 18th Annual March For Meals

Meals on Wheels Network Kicks Off The 18th Annual March For Meals

Mar 1, 2020

Meals on Wheels America Named National Partner Of Subaru Share The Love® Event For Twelfth Consecutive Year

Meals on Wheels America Named National Partner Of Subaru Share The Love® Event For Twelfth Consecutive Year

Oct 10, 2019

Petsmart Charities® Commits Largest Gift To-Date Of $3 Million To Meals on Wheels America To Benefit Seniors And Their Pets

Petsmart Charities® Commits Largest Gift To-Date Of $3 Million To Meals on Wheels America To Benefit Seniors And Their Pets

Sep 17, 2019

Jean Griswold Foundation Partners With Meals on Wheels America To Reduce Senior Isolation

Jean Griswold Foundation Partners With Meals on Wheels America To Reduce Senior Isolation

Sep 16, 2019

Meals on Wheels America Honors Wilda Belisle Of Osceola Council On Aging With Second Annual Sister Alice Marie Quinn Award

Meals on Wheels America Honors Wilda Belisle Of Osceola Council On Aging With Second Annual Sister Alice Marie Quinn Award

Aug 28, 2019

Meals on Wheels America To Expand Mobile App-based Health And Safety Monitoring Program To Reach 40,000 Homebound Seniors Across Country

Meals on Wheels America To Expand Mobile App-based Health And Safety Monitoring Program To Reach 40,000 Homebound Seniors Across Country

Jun 5, 2019

Together In Care: Johns Hopkins, Meals On Wheels Team Up To Help Patients

Together In Care: Johns Hopkins, Meals On Wheels Team Up To Help Patients

May 22, 2019

Meals on Wheels Testifies On Behalf Of Seniors At Congressional Hearing Examining The Older Americans Act

Meals on Wheels Testifies On Behalf Of Seniors At Congressional Hearing Examining The Older Americans Act

May 15, 2019

Meals on Wheels To Speak Out During Congressional Hearing On The Older Americans Act On May 15

Meals on Wheels To Speak Out During Congressional Hearing On The Older Americans Act On May 15

May 14, 2019

Innovation Health Donates $95,000 To Support The Advancement Of Meals on Wheels America’s Healthcare Initiatives

Innovation Health Donates $95,000 To Support The Advancement Of Meals on Wheels America’s Healthcare Initiatives

Apr 24, 2019

Subaru Of America Celebrates National Charity Partners With 2018 Subaru Share The Love® Event Donation Ceremony

Subaru Of America Celebrates National Charity Partners With 2018 Subaru Share The Love® Event Donation Ceremony

Apr 5, 2019

Meals on Wheels America Celebrates 1,000th Veteran Served Through Partnership With The Home Depot Foundation

Meals on Wheels America Celebrates 1,000th Veteran Served Through Partnership With The Home Depot Foundation

Mar 27, 2019

2018 Subaru Share The Love® Event Totals $27.5 Million In Charitable Donations

2018 Subaru Share The Love® Event Totals $27.5 Million In Charitable Donations

Mar 14, 2019

Meals on Wheels Network Kicks Off The 17th Annual March For Meals

Meals on Wheels Network Kicks Off The 17th Annual March For Meals

Mar 1, 2019

Makers Of Hormel® Compleats® Brand To Match Donations For Meals On Wheels America Holiday Campaign

Makers Of Hormel® Compleats® Brand To Match Donations For Meals On Wheels America Holiday Campaign

Nov 21, 2018

Humana And Meals on Wheels America Team Up To Provide Food And Social Connections To Medicare Members

Humana And Meals on Wheels America Team Up To Provide Food And Social Connections To Medicare Members

Nov 19, 2018

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