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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.
A Year of Showing Up: Our 2025 Impact at Meals on Wheels America

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A Year of Showing Up: Our 2025 Impact at Meals on Wheels America
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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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Discover how we’re raising awareness of senior hunger and isolation. Explore stories and press coverage that showcase the powerful impact of Meals on Wheels.

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Meals on Wheels America and NANASP Issue Joint Statement on Newly Passed Bill Providing Funding for FY26

Meals on Wheels America and NANASP Issue Joint Statement on Newly Passed Bill Providing Funding for FY26

Feb 3, 2026

Ahead of the Thanksgiving Holiday, Buchanan and Bonamici Lead Bipartisan Push to Strengthen Preventive Nutrition Services for Seniors

Ahead of the Thanksgiving Holiday, Buchanan and Bonamici Lead Bipartisan Push to Strengthen Preventive Nutrition Services for Seniors

Nov 26, 2025

Rep. Buchanan

Meals on Wheels America – ‘Silent Night’

Meals on Wheels America – ‘Silent Night’

Nov 18, 2025

Adland.tv

Meals on Wheels worries about going off the rails

Meals on Wheels worries about going off the rails

Nov 12, 2025

POLITICO

America’s Hunger Crisis is Growing, We’re Choosing to Look Away

America’s Hunger Crisis is Growing, We’re Choosing to Look Away

Oct 27, 2025

TIME.com

Cutting Older Americans Act funding could cost older Americans their independence

Cutting Older Americans Act funding could cost older Americans their independence

Oct 16, 2025

Brown University School of Public Health

What the Government Shutdown Means for Older Adults and People with Disabilities

What the Government Shutdown Means for Older Adults and People with Disabilities

Oct 1, 2025

Forbes.com

Doctor’s Orders: How to talk to your physician about using food as medicine

Doctor’s Orders: How to talk to your physician about using food as medicine

Sep 22, 2025

USA TODAY

50 Over 50: Impact

50 Over 50: Impact

Jul 31, 2025

Forbes

Mika: The ’50 Over 50’ is a brilliant and bold blueprint for all generations of women

Mika: The ’50 Over 50’ is a brilliant and bold blueprint for all generations of women

Jul 30, 2025

MSNBC

Op-ed: Will Your Grandmother Go Hungry?

Op-ed: Will Your Grandmother Go Hungry?

Jul 18, 2025

USA Today and Yahoo! News

Meals on Wheels discusses aid for older Americans

Meals on Wheels discusses aid for older Americans

Jul 2, 2025

Yahoo! News

Optimize messaging to stand out during a chaotic news cycle

Optimize messaging to stand out during a chaotic news cycle

Jun 20, 2025

Fast Company

3 Ways to Help Older Adults Combat Loneliness

3 Ways to Help Older Adults Combat Loneliness

Jun 8, 2025

Yahoo! Life

What Trump’s 2026 Budget Would Mean For Older Adults

What Trump’s 2026 Budget Would Mean For Older Adults

Jun 4, 2025

Forbes

Exclusive: Senate Dems blare the alarm for Meals on Wheels funding

Exclusive: Senate Dems blare the alarm for Meals on Wheels funding

May 9, 2025

Axios

Trump administration’s budget cuts endanger Meals on Wheels: ‘Life and death implications’

Trump administration’s budget cuts endanger Meals on Wheels: ‘Life and death implications’

Apr 28, 2025

The Guardian

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