How Volunteers Builds Community Through Meals on Wheels
For Seth Malott, delivering meals is about more than a weekly routine — it’s about community support for seniors. Inspired by the Lakota value of caring for one another, S...
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors: From Vision Loss to Renewed Confidence
After losing his eyesight to glaucoma, Robert Holguin Sr. struggled with mobility, isolation and health challenges. Meals on Wheels provided more than nutritious meals — it ...
A Trail of Goodness
For more than two decades, Bob Starkes has been a lifeline for homebound seniors, delivering not just meals but companionship and care. Inspired by his father’s example, Bob...
The State of Volunteerism in America
Volunteers are the driving force behind Meals on Wheels, delivering nutritious meals, wellness checks, and companionship to millions of seniors each year. But with volunteeris...
Kali Mae and Me: How Meals on Wheels Helped Us Stay Together
When vision loss left Sharon isolated and struggling, Meals on Wheels stepped in with meals for her and pet care for her beloved dog, Kali Mae. Learn how Meals on Wheels partn...
Mrs. Janie
Mrs. Janie Tope-Dawes, a 93-year-old Texan, once a poet, model, and secretary, faced deep isolation and health challenges after losing her husband and suffering a stroke. Livi...
People are People with Sonya Mitchell
In Birmingham, Alabama, Meals on Wheels volunteer Sonya Mitchell delivers more than food — she brings connection, compassion, and hope. From serving her hometown of Titusvil...
We Built This Life In Service Of You
For nearly five decades, Anderson and Bernice Mahan have built a life centered on faith, family, and community service — raising 12 children, fostering more than 30 others, ...
Local Impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton + Meals on Wheels Response
Anna Maria Island rebuilds after two hurricanes; Meals on Wheels helps in aiding recovery, delivering meals and supporting displaced residents.
National Frontline Disaster Response
Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee provides vital relief before, during and after storms, ensuring seniors & families have food and support when disaster strikes.
Johnny Roberts
Resilient Floridian Johnny Roberts faces storms, health struggles, and fighting isolation — but with Meals on Wheels, he receives vital care, meals, and connection.
With These Hands
Volunteer Melanie Nelson helps deliver meals and hope for Seniors, especially during disasters like hurricanes, where volunteers work tirelessly to ensure food reaches those i...
Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Milestones, Memories and Impact
Meals on Wheels America celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024 with milestones like the End the Wait™ plan launch, impactful research, hurricane relief efforts, celebrity c...
Fueling Kindness: How A Senior With Alzheimer’s Inspired A Long-Time Subaru Employee
Whitney Marti, a volunteer with Cabarrus Meals on Wheels in Concord, North Carolina, has spent over a decade delivering meals and providing companionship to seniors, inspired ...
Joel’s Story of Health, Hope and Perseverance
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, Aroostook County: Growing Demand, Sparse Resources + Rural Values
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...
The Crisis of Waiting: Why Meals on Wheels Providers Across America Are Struggling to Keep Up
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...