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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.
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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 Urges Lawmakers To Slow Tax Overhaul Process, Get It Right And Do No Harm To Our Most Vulnerable Seniors

Meals on Wheels America Urges Lawmakers To Slow Tax Overhaul Process, Get It Right And Do No Harm To Our Most Vulnerable Seniors

Dec 2, 2017

Uber Becomes Official Rideshare Partner Of “America, Let’s Do Lunch™”

Uber Becomes Official Rideshare Partner Of “America, Let’s Do Lunch™”

Nov 20, 2017

Lenox Corporation Debuts “the Spirit Of Giving Ornament” To Benefit Meals on Wheels America This Holiday Season

Lenox Corporation Debuts “the Spirit Of Giving Ornament” To Benefit Meals on Wheels America This Holiday Season

Nov 9, 2017

Meals on Wheels America Commends Introduction Of Nourishing Our Golden Years Act

Meals on Wheels America Commends Introduction Of Nourishing Our Golden Years Act

Nov 8, 2017

Subaru Share The Love® Event Returns For Its Tenth Anniversary In 2017

Subaru Share The Love® Event Returns For Its Tenth Anniversary In 2017

Oct 20, 2017

Administration For Community Living Awards Meals on Wheels America Grant To Continue Operation Of National Resource Center On Nutrition And Aging

Administration For Community Living Awards Meals on Wheels America Grant To Continue Operation Of National Resource Center On Nutrition And Aging

Oct 2, 2017

Hormel® Compleats® Brand Announces National Partnership With Meals on Wheels America

Hormel® Compleats® Brand Announces National Partnership With Meals on Wheels America

Sep 28, 2017

Meals on Wheels America and Aetna Form Innovative Collaboration To Improve Senior Care

Meals on Wheels America and Aetna Form Innovative Collaboration To Improve Senior Care

Sep 27, 2017

Meals on Wheels America And Care2 Deliver 112,000 Petition Signatures To Congress, Asking To Fund And Protect Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels America And Care2 Deliver 112,000 Petition Signatures To Congress, Asking To Fund And Protect Meals on Wheels

Sep 14, 2017

Meals on Wheels America Statement On Passage Of Disaster Relief, Continuing Resolution, Debt Ceiling Bill

Meals on Wheels America Statement On Passage Of Disaster Relief, Continuing Resolution, Debt Ceiling Bill

Sep 9, 2017

Meals on Wheels Texas Helps Programs Respond To And Recover From Hurricane Harvey

Meals on Wheels Texas Helps Programs Respond To And Recover From Hurricane Harvey

Aug 29, 2017

Subaru Donates 50 Cars To Meals On Wheels America In Celebration Of 50th Anniversary In The U.S.

Subaru Donates 50 Cars To Meals On Wheels America In Celebration Of 50th Anniversary In The U.S.

Aug 8, 2017

Video: Meals on Wheels Client Asks Congress To #savelunch For Millions Of At-Risk Seniors

Video: Meals on Wheels Client Asks Congress To #savelunch For Millions Of At-Risk Seniors

Jul 25, 2017

Caesars Foundation Donates 60th Delivery Vehicle To Meals on Wheels America

Caesars Foundation Donates 60th Delivery Vehicle To Meals on Wheels America

Jul 11, 2017

Nationwide Meals On Wheels Network Launches Effort Designed To #savelunch For Millions Of At-Risk Seniors

Nationwide Meals On Wheels Network Launches Effort Designed To #savelunch For Millions Of At-Risk Seniors

Jul 10, 2017

Meals on Wheels America Statement On The President’s Fiscal Year 2018 Budget

Meals on Wheels America Statement On The President’s Fiscal Year 2018 Budget

May 23, 2017

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