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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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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 Highlights the Urgent Need for Increased Federal Funding for Senior Nutrition Programs

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Meals on Wheels America Highlights the Urgent Need for Increased Federal Funding for Senior Nutrition Programs

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Jul 13, 2026

Meals on Wheels America Welcomes Opportunity To Share Insights And Contribute To The Development Of A National Plan On Aging

Meals on Wheels America Welcomes Opportunity To Share Insights And Contribute To The Development Of A National Plan On Aging

Jun 25, 2024

Meals on Wheels America Opposes Harmful Cuts To Snap Benefits In Farm Bill Proposal

Meals on Wheels America Opposes Harmful Cuts To Snap Benefits In Farm Bill Proposal

May 21, 2024

Meals on Wheels America And NANASP Alarmed By Federal Funding Cuts To Senior Nutrition Programs

Meals on Wheels America And NANASP Alarmed By Federal Funding Cuts To Senior Nutrition Programs

Mar 26, 2024

Meals on Wheels America Urges Congress To Fund And Reauthorize The Older Americans Act Amid Growing Senior Hunger And Social Isolation

Meals on Wheels America Urges Congress To Fund And Reauthorize The Older Americans Act Amid Growing Senior Hunger And Social Isolation

Mar 8, 2024

Meals on Wheels America Applauds First Comprehensive Update To Older Americans Act Regulations In 36 Years

Meals on Wheels America Applauds First Comprehensive Update To Older Americans Act Regulations In 36 Years

Feb 15, 2024

Meals on Wheels America Advocates For America’s Seniors During Inaugural HHS Food Is Medicine Summit

Meals on Wheels America Advocates For America’s Seniors During Inaugural HHS Food Is Medicine Summit

Jan 31, 2024

Meals on Wheels America And NANASP Appeal For Increased Funding Following Enactment Of Latest Stopgap Spending Bill

Meals on Wheels America And NANASP Appeal For Increased Funding Following Enactment Of Latest Stopgap Spending Bill

Jan 19, 2024

Letter Championed By Senator Gillibrand And Congresswoman Bonamici Calls For Increased Funding In FY 2024 For Older Americans Act Nutrition Programs

Letter Championed By Senator Gillibrand And Congresswoman Bonamici Calls For Increased Funding In FY 2024 For Older Americans Act Nutrition Programs

Dec 14, 2023

Meals on Wheels America And Nanasp Respond To Stopgap Spending Bill, Urging Congress To Increase Federal Funding For Senior Nutrition Services

Meals on Wheels America And Nanasp Respond To Stopgap Spending Bill, Urging Congress To Increase Federal Funding For Senior Nutrition Services

Oct 3, 2023

Meals on Wheels America And Nanasp On The Danger Of A Government Shutdown And Urgency Of Passing Increased Funding

Meals on Wheels America And Nanasp On The Danger Of A Government Shutdown And Urgency Of Passing Increased Funding

Sep 21, 2023

Meals on Wheels America Applauds House Resolution Honoring The Older Americans Act And Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels America Applauds House Resolution Honoring The Older Americans Act And Meals on Wheels

Jul 20, 2023

Bipartisan Bill To Suspend Debt Limit Signed Into Law

Bipartisan Bill To Suspend Debt Limit Signed Into Law

Jun 3, 2023

Meals on Wheels America And Nanasp Send Letter To President Biden And Speaker Mccarthy Regarding Debt Limit

Meals on Wheels America And Nanasp Send Letter To President Biden And Speaker Mccarthy Regarding Debt Limit

May 25, 2023

Meals on Wheels America Proudly Endorses H.R. 3474, The Senior Hunger Prevention Act

Meals on Wheels America Proudly Endorses H.R. 3474, The Senior Hunger Prevention Act

May 22, 2023

Meals on Wheels America Urges Congress And The Administration To Protect Older Adults In Debt Limit Negotiations

Meals on Wheels America Urges Congress And The Administration To Protect Older Adults In Debt Limit Negotiations

May 18, 2023

Meals on Wheels America Alarmed By Harmful Funding Cuts In House Bill To Raise The Debt Limit

Meals on Wheels America Alarmed By Harmful Funding Cuts In House Bill To Raise The Debt Limit

Apr 26, 2023

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