Too Many Older Adults Are Still Waiting for Meals and Support

Across the country, seniors like MeMaw, Auntie, Abuelo and Gramps are waiting for the meals and connection they need to stay healthy and independent. Learn how Meals on Wheels America is working to close the gap and how you can help.

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Nearly 14 million older Americans struggle with hunger each year

With your help, we're able to address this growing epidemic. Here's a snapshot of our Meals on Wheels network.

244M

meals served annually

2.6M

seniors supported annually

50+

years of proven impact

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Impact Stories

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Teresa and Mike's Story of Hope Through Health Challenges

For seniors like Teresa and Mike, health challenges often present a challenge throughout everyday life...

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When "Yes" Becomes "Wait": The Growing Need for Senior Meal Funding

Across the country, senior meal funding shortages are making it harder for providers to meet growing demand...

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The Crisis of Waiting: Why Meals on Wheels Providers Are Struggling

Meals on Wheels providers are overwhelmed by rising demand and limited funding, leaving many seniors on long waitlists...

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National Story: Rising Costs and Challenges for Providers

Across the country, inflation and supply challenges are making it harder for senior nutrition programs to meet demand...

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Your support fuels meaningful change.

Government funding is not enough to meet the growing demand for Meals on Wheels services, and only 1% of philanthropic donations support senior causes. As a result, too many of our aging neighbors are waiting for the help they need.

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Too Many Older Adults Are Still Waiting for Meals and Support

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Nearly 14 million older Americans struggle with hunger each year

244M

2.6M

50+

Impact Stories

Teresa and Mike's Story of Hope Through Health Challenges

When "Yes" Becomes "Wait": The Growing Need for Senior Meal Funding

The Crisis of Waiting: Why Meals on Wheels Providers Are Struggling

National Story: Rising Costs and Challenges for Providers

Your support fuels meaningful change.

You can help America's seniors struggling with hunger and isolation.