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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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President and CEO Ellie Hollander Named on Forbes’ Fifth Annual “50 Over 50” List in the Impact Category

President and CEO Ellie Hollander Named on Forbes’ Fifth Annual “50 Over 50” List in the Impact Category

Jul 31, 2025

Meals on Wheels America Joined By Senator Bob Casey For Congressional Briefing Urging Improvements To Older Americans Act (oaa)

Meals on Wheels America Joined By Senator Bob Casey For Congressional Briefing Urging Improvements To Older Americans Act (oaa)

May 17, 2024

Josh Protas Joins Meals On Wheels America As Chief Advocacy And Policy Officer

Josh Protas Joins Meals On Wheels America As Chief Advocacy And Policy Officer

Apr 4, 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 Earns Kudos’ 2023 Best Culture Award In The Culture Innovator Category

Meals on Wheels America Earns Kudos’ 2023 Best Culture Award In The Culture Innovator Category

Dec 7, 2023

Subaru Of America Sets $29 Million Goal For 2023 Subaru Share The Love® Event

Subaru Of America Sets $29 Million Goal For 2023 Subaru Share The Love® Event

Nov 16, 2023

Libby’s® Vegetables Partners With Freddie Prinze Jr. To Donate Up To 500,000 Coupons, Each Redeemable For A Free Can Of Vegetables, To Meals on Wheels America This Holiday Season

Libby’s® Vegetables Partners With Freddie Prinze Jr. To Donate Up To 500,000 Coupons, Each Redeemable For A Free Can Of Vegetables, To Meals on Wheels America This Holiday Season

Nov 9, 2023

Meals on Wheels America Collaborates With The Fuel Rewards® Program At Shell To Give Back This November

Meals on Wheels America Collaborates With The Fuel Rewards® Program At Shell To Give Back This November

Nov 7, 2023

Food Lion Feeds Deepens Partnership With Meals On Wheels America To Expand Nutrition Services

Food Lion Feeds Deepens Partnership With Meals On Wheels America To Expand Nutrition Services

Oct 16, 2023

The 2023 Subaru Share The Love® Event Celebrates 16 Years Of Charitable Impact

The 2023 Subaru Share The Love® Event Celebrates 16 Years Of Charitable Impact

Oct 10, 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

Jiffy Lube Collaborates With Meals on Wheels America And Senior Nutrition Programs For National Drive To Do More Fundraising Event

Jiffy Lube Collaborates With Meals on Wheels America And Senior Nutrition Programs For National Drive To Do More Fundraising Event

Oct 3, 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