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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.
Teresa and Mike’s Story of Hope Through Health Challenges

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Teresa and Mike’s Story of Hope Through Health Challenges
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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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Meghan "Meg" Grandy, MPA

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Executive Director, Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island

Meg joined Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island (MOWRI) in 2019 as executive director, leading the organization through a period of significant transformation, growth and expanded impact. Under her leadership, MOWRI has evolved from a grassroots, community-based organization into a trusted statewide healthcare partner while preserving the integrity of its core nutrition programs. Grady’s leadership has earned recognition nationally and within Rhode Island. She received the Meals on Wheels America Sister Alice Marie Quinn Award (2025) and the Rhode Island Monthly and Rhode Island Foundation Carteaux Bannister Award (2024), honoring leaders advancing equity and diversity. She has also been recognized by Providence Business News with a C-Suite Award (2023), named a Nonprofit Woman to Watch (2021), and selected for 40 Under Forty (2016). She holds an honorary doctorate from Rhode Island College, a master’s degree from Roger Williams University, and a bachelor’s degree from Merrimack College. Grady currently serves as chair of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Aging and on advisory boards for Brown University School of Public Health and Women & Infants Hospital Foundation

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