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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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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 Concludes 52nd Annual Convening of Local Providers, Calling on the Network to Meet the Moment

Meals on Wheels America Concludes 52nd Annual Convening of Local Providers, Calling on the Network to Meet the Moment

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Aug 20, 2026

Meals on Wheels America Honors Ashley Mccumber Of Meals on Wheels San Francisco With Fourth Annual Sister Alice Marie Quinn Award

Meals on Wheels America Honors Ashley Mccumber Of Meals on Wheels San Francisco With Fourth Annual Sister Alice Marie Quinn Award

Aug 31, 2021

Meals on Wheels America Convenes Administration For Community Living’s Acting And Former Administrators And Assistant Secretaries For Aging In Panel Discussion

Meals on Wheels America Convenes Administration For Community Living’s Acting And Former Administrators And Assistant Secretaries For Aging In Panel Discussion

Aug 23, 2021

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy To Meals On Wheels: “you Should Feel Proud Of The Courage And Commitment You Brought To The Frontlines Of This Crisis”

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy To Meals On Wheels: “you Should Feel Proud Of The Courage And Commitment You Brought To The Frontlines Of This Crisis”

Aug 12, 2021

Meals on Wheels America Gathers Senior Nutrition Staff, Leaders And Supporters To Kick Off Virtual Convening And Navigate Path Forward Amid Ongoing Pandemic

Meals on Wheels America Gathers Senior Nutrition Staff, Leaders And Supporters To Kick Off Virtual Convening And Navigate Path Forward Amid Ongoing Pandemic

Aug 11, 2021

Brown University Approved For $4 Million In Funding For Joint Study With Meals On Wheels America On Effectiveness Of Modes Of Meal Delivery To Help Older Adults Age In Place

Brown University Approved For $4 Million In Funding For Joint Study With Meals On Wheels America On Effectiveness Of Modes Of Meal Delivery To Help Older Adults Age In Place

Aug 4, 2021

Petsmart Charities® And Meals on Wheels America Distribute More Than $600,000 In Grants To Support Seniors And Their Pets

Petsmart Charities® And Meals on Wheels America Distribute More Than $600,000 In Grants To Support Seniors And Their Pets

Jul 21, 2021

40 Senators Sign Letter Urging Doubled Funding For The Older Americans Act In FY 2022

40 Senators Sign Letter Urging Doubled Funding For The Older Americans Act In FY 2022

Jun 30, 2021

Corporations, Foundations And Organizations Join Meals on Wheels America To Maintain Momentum Post-Pandemic

Corporations, Foundations And Organizations Join Meals on Wheels America To Maintain Momentum Post-Pandemic

Jun 24, 2021

SSP America Partners With Meals on Wheels America To Support Homebound Older Adults

SSP America Partners With Meals on Wheels America To Support Homebound Older Adults

Jun 10, 2021

Meals on Wheels America And Petsmart Charities® Celebrate Pet Appreciation Week By Releasing New Research On Importance Of Keeping Homebound Seniors And Pets Together

Meals on Wheels America And Petsmart Charities® Celebrate Pet Appreciation Week By Releasing New Research On Importance Of Keeping Homebound Seniors And Pets Together

Jun 7, 2021

Meals on Wheels America Commends Senior Nutrition Funding In President’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget

Meals on Wheels America Commends Senior Nutrition Funding In President’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget

May 28, 2021

Letter Championed By Representatives Bonamici, Deutch, Katko And Stefanik Calls For Increased Appropriations In Fy 2022 For Older Americans Act Programs, Including Senior Nutrition

Letter Championed By Representatives Bonamici, Deutch, Katko And Stefanik Calls For Increased Appropriations In Fy 2022 For Older Americans Act Programs, Including Senior Nutrition

Apr 29, 2021

2020 Subaru Share The Love® Event Reaches $26.2 Million In Charitable Donations

2020 Subaru Share The Love® Event Reaches $26.2 Million In Charitable Donations

Mar 29, 2021

KFC Partners With Meals On Wheels America To Feed Seniors Across The Country

KFC Partners With Meals On Wheels America To Feed Seniors Across The Country

Mar 24, 2021

Meals on Wheels America Condemns Continued Hate Crimes Against The AAPI Community

Meals on Wheels America Condemns Continued Hate Crimes Against The AAPI Community

Mar 19, 2021

Meals on Wheels America And NANASP Praise Enactment Of American Rescue Plan

Meals on Wheels America And NANASP Praise Enactment Of American Rescue Plan

Mar 11, 2021

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