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The Meals on Wheels 2025 Year in Review highlights how, despite rising costs and growing need, communities nationwide came together to keep seniors nourished and connected. From millions of meals delivered to record-breaking advocacy efforts and national recognition, this past year proves what’s possible when compassion drives action.
Every day, tens of thousands of older adults are told they must wait for Meals on Wheels. This three-part series shares powerful stories that reveal the human cost of waitlist...
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The holidays should be a time of warmth and togetherness, but for many older adults, they bring long Silent Nights filled with isolation. From rising costs to growing waitlist...
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At 77, Mildred risked her life crossing a Texas highway for food while waiting six months for Meals on Wheels. Her story captures the heartbreaking reality of seniors waiting ...
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Joel Roy, a retired high school teacher, faces mobility issues and health challenges but wants to maintain their independence. Meals on Wheels has been essential in helping hi...
Presque Isle, Maine, is grappling with an aging population and youth outmigration, which strains services like Meals on Wheels. With 25% of residents over 65 and a projected r...
Meals on Wheels providers are overwhelmed by rising demand and limited funding, leaving many seniors on long waitlists. Despite efforts to innovate, more resources are urgentl...
Inez McLean, a 70-year-old amputee in Maine, regained independence and joy through Meals on Wheels after losing a leg to vascular disease. With regular meal deliveries and com...
The story of Thomas Proudford, an amputee and retired army veteran living in Fairbanks, Alaska, illustrates how life's adversities can be met with resilience and grace. Despit...
The article discusses the severe economic hardship experienced by many older Americans, who often struggle to meet basic needs due to complex social programs and bureaucratic ...
Frank’s life journey in Alaska and his enduring love with D.A., amidst personal tragedies, underscores their resilient community involvement and reliance on Meals on Wheels ...
Joe Young, a dedicated Meals on Wheels volunteer, embodies a quiet strength as he navigates his kitchen duties and client visits with purposeful dedication. With a background ...
As the nation's oldest Girl Scout, Lenore "Gundy" Costello's legacy continues to inspire and empower young women worldwide. Their remarkable journey embodies resilience, leade...
Vernon Shelton, a Dunn, North Carolina native, exemplifies southern hospitality and altruism through 45 years of dedicated service with Meals on Wheels, driven by a genuine de...
Darren Hills was profoundly moved during a Meals on Wheels delivery when he encountered an injured senior. This encounter fueled his commitment to the cause, leading him to jo...
In 1975, Michael joined the army as an audacious 18-year-old. He’s completed two tours of infantry duty, received a gold star as a standout army recruiter, braved the winte...
On the surface, there’s nothing extraordinary about knocking on a door until you meet a Meals on Wheels volunteer. Then, you see a knock for what it is: a conduit to buildin...
Debbie is an inspiring Meals on Wheels volunteer with a very special story. When Dennis, a client who is deaf, lost the ability to read lips during the pandemic, Debbie leaped...
Two seniors native to Knoxville, Tennessee — Judy and Brenda — couldn’t imagine life without their respective pets, Hazel and Brownie, who provide companionship and, of ...
Frank has been granted the gift of sharing the last 12 or so years with his favorite furry companion, Blade — who keeps Frank healthier, happier and more independent just by...
