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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 And Subaru Launch Online Volunteer Drive To Serve More Seniors, Meet Escalating Demand

Meals on Wheels America And Subaru Launch Online Volunteer Drive To Serve More Seniors, Meet Escalating Demand

Jun 1, 2015

Meals on Wheels America and The American Red Cross Announce New Partnership To Support Seniors In Disaster Preparedness, Response And Recovery

Meals on Wheels America and The American Red Cross Announce New Partnership To Support Seniors In Disaster Preparedness, Response And Recovery

May 27, 2015

Home Instead Senior Care Foundation® To Donate $1 To Meals on Wheels America For Every Pledge Made At Sundaydinnerpledge.com

Home Instead Senior Care Foundation® To Donate $1 To Meals on Wheels America For Every Pledge Made At Sundaydinnerpledge.com

May 6, 2015

Meals on Wheels America Joins 60+ National Organizations To Urge Senate Leaders To Pass Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act

Meals on Wheels America Joins 60+ National Organizations To Urge Senate Leaders To Pass Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act

May 4, 2015

Meals on Wheels America Joins The National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs To Call For Increased Funding For Older Americans Act Nutrition Programs

Meals on Wheels America Joins The National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs To Call For Increased Funding For Older Americans Act Nutrition Programs

Apr 24, 2015

Meals on Wheels America Awards Nearly $300,000 In Subaru “Share The Love” Event Grants

Meals on Wheels America Awards Nearly $300,000 In Subaru “Share The Love” Event Grants

Mar 30, 2015

Meals on Wheels America Teams With CBS Ecomedia in Launch of Innovative Charitable Giving Platform

Meals on Wheels America Teams With CBS Ecomedia in Launch of Innovative Charitable Giving Platform

Mar 11, 2015

Subaru “Share the Love” Donations Reach $50 Million

Subaru “Share the Love” Donations Reach $50 Million

Mar 3, 2015

Meals on Wheels America Kicks Off 13th Annual March for Meals With Release of Groundbreaking Research Study

Meals on Wheels America Kicks Off 13th Annual March for Meals With Release of Groundbreaking Research Study

Mar 2, 2015

Meals on Wheels Association of America Rebrands to Spark a Nationwide Movement to Address Senior Hunger And Isolation

Meals on Wheels Association of America Rebrands to Spark a Nationwide Movement to Address Senior Hunger And Isolation

Feb 26, 2015

Chief Human Resources Officer for Pandora Americas Lynn Smith Joins Association Board of Directors

Chief Human Resources Officer for Pandora Americas Lynn Smith Joins Association Board of Directors

Feb 2, 2015

Don Miller, CFO, Meals on Wheels Association of America, Named 2015 Nonprofit CFO Rising Star of the Year

Don Miller, CFO, Meals on Wheels Association of America, Named 2015 Nonprofit CFO Rising Star of the Year

Jan 13, 2015

Young People To Lift The Spirits Of Older Adults One Valentine’s Day Card At A Time

Young People To Lift The Spirits Of Older Adults One Valentine’s Day Card At A Time

Jan 6, 2015

Bayada Home Health Care Supports Meals on Wheels to Ensure Seniors Throughout Massachusetts Have Access to Nutritious Meals in an Emergency

Bayada Home Health Care Supports Meals on Wheels to Ensure Seniors Throughout Massachusetts Have Access to Nutritious Meals in an Emergency

Dec 8, 2014

Ellie Hollander Weighs In On Possible Extension Of Charitable Deduction Deadline

Ellie Hollander Weighs In On Possible Extension Of Charitable Deduction Deadline

Dec 3, 2014

Eatstreet And Meals on Wheels Association of America Announce $50,000 Plan To Keep Seniors Smiling

Eatstreet And Meals on Wheels Association of America Announce $50,000 Plan To Keep Seniors Smiling

Dec 2, 2014

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