Donate
One of the simplest ways to help is to make a financial contribution. Your gift helps to ensure that every senior who needs Meals on Wheels gets it.
Donating real estate to Meals on Wheels America is a great way to support our mission while freeing yourself from the responsibilities of maintaining or selling a property.
Meals on Wheels America partners with Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS) to process real estate donations to benefit our organization and mission. Our program may accept any property type (land, residential, commercial) in any location as long as there is equity.
Even if you owe back taxes, or have a mortgage balance or deferred maintenance, it’s no problem. CARS will pay off all loans, liens and commissions owed and pay all closing costs.
If you have a real estate asset that is costing you money or not being utilized, donating it is a great way to give back, and you may even be able to claim a significant tax deduction, as long as the property has equity and meets the other requirements of CARS and Meals on Wheels America
* Meals on Wheels America and CARS cannot provide tax advice. Consult your tax adviser to determine your eligibility for a tax deduction.
Have additional questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
More Ways to Give
Learn how you can support our mission through workplace giving, and vehicle and real estate donations.
Combined Federal Campaign
Meal on Wheels America participates in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), the world’s largest and most successful workplace giving program. This campaign gives federal government employees, and federal civilian, postal and military personnel the opportunity to easily contribute to a selected charity each year.
Workplace Giving
Monthly donations of any amount through your workplace truly make a difference for seniors impacted by hunger and isolation by keeping local providers rolling and delivering nutritious meals and moments of connection.
Donate a Vehicle
Meals on Wheels America accepts donations of nearly every kind of motorized vehicle, running or not, including cars, trucks, trailers, boats, RVs, motorcycles, campers, off-road vehicles, planes, heavy equipment and farm machinery.
Help End the Wait™ for Seniors in Need
You can help in whatever way is convenient for you. When you support Meals on Wheels America, you are helping to ensure that every senior who needs nutritious meals and social connection is able to receive them.
Monthly Giving
When you schedule monthly donations to Meals on Wheels America, you keep local providers strong so they can make sure seniors never have to wonder where they’ll get their next meal.
Donor-Advised Funds
Through a donor-advised fund (DAF), you can turn a range of assets — from mutual funds to cryptocurrency — into charitable donations that are life-changing for our nation’s most vulnerable seniors.
Stock and Bank Transfers
Donating stock offers you valuable financial benefits and is a simple and effective way to help Meals on Wheels America combat the growing threats of senior hunger and isolation nationwide.
Planned Giving
Planned giving can provide a meaningful and impactful way to support Meals on Wheels America’s critical mission through your estate plan or will.
Leadership Circle
When you contribute $1,000 or more in a calendar year to Meals on Wheels America, you will join the Leadership Circle and receive special benefits and acknowledgements throughout the year.
