Meals on Wheels America

05/30/2026

We are sending a huge congratulations to the Pitt County Senior Center home-delivered meals program volunteers for receiving the Governor’s Medallion Award, North Carolina’s highest honor for volunteer service! These dedicated volunteers donate an estimated 18,000 hours a year delivering weekday meals to 400 seniors. 👏 https://mealswhls.org/3RoRoqh

Pitt County Council on Aging volunteers have scored a big win as a service organization, not only bringing home the state’s top award but also being one of the largest

05/29/2026

"It's heart-wrenching to me, and it's stunning that older adults are not prioritized in our country." - Ellie Hollander, Meals on Wheels America President & CEO

The reality is rising costs of gas and groceries leaves millions of older adults who need support on Meals on Wheels providers' waitlist. That's why MacKenzie Scott's $70 million gift to Meals on Wheels America is so transformational at this moment. It's an investment in strengthening the Meals on Wheels network so that we can support local providers and reach more seniors in need, especially as that need continues to grow.

The organization is struggling to keep up with demand

05/29/2026

Earlier this month, Chief Policy and Advocacy Officer, Josh Protas, testified on Capitol Hill at the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing "Caught in the Middle: Supporting Families in the Sandwich Generation." There, he advocated on behalf of the caregivers and families who are supporting the older adults in their lives and need more support. Watch his full statement: https://youtu.be/eyPCPz7SHOg

05/26/2026

Boomer PR team vs Gen X PR team. Same mission. Different captions.

05/22/2026

Each week, delivers nutritious meals to Army veteran Thomas Proudford, a disabled veteran and amputee, supporting his health and independence. Through Meals on Wheels America’s program, funded by , Thomas has also received critical home modifications that help him age safely at home. This National Home Improvement Month, his story is a reminder that small changes can make all the difference. 🏡💙

05/21/2026

Take it from Adrienne Banfield Norris aka Gammy! Volunteering with Meals on Wheels is an easy way to brighten a senior's day. 🩵

There’s something really special about showing up for the seniors in your community. A simple meal delivery can mean connection, comfort and a reminder that someone cares. Watch Gammy's full delivery here: https://mealswhls.org/4fAk6hH

05/20/2026

"If the resources were there, we could probably take care of everybody on the list." - Joel, Meals on Wheels San Antonio

With 13 million seniors facing hunger nationwide, we must advocate for increased funding to reach more seniors in need of nutrition and connection. This , we celebrate the wisdom, sacrifices and contributions of older adults while advocating for resources that allow them to age with dignity and independence.

05/17/2026

"I was like, I could easily spend an hour and a half out of my week delivering meals to people on Fridays. That's the time that worked for me, and my work schedule ... it is set up so well, I show up, they give me the meals. I just get to deliver them; I get to wear a smile on my face and deliver hot meals to people." - Riley W.

An hour of your time can brighten someone’s entire week. Volunteers like Riley are helping deliver so much more than a meal.

Riley Wiedmeier shares how volunteering with Meals on Wheels transformed his life. He's hoping others will join in fighting senior loneliness.

05/11/2026

Last week, Meals on Wheels advocates from across the country gathered on Capitol Hill with a mission. Together, we met with lawmakers to fight for increased federal fundingfor the vital nutrition programs millions of senior lives rely on every day.

We won’t stop until every senior who needs Meals on Wheels gets it.

05/10/2026

Today we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers and mother figures and all the love they bring to our communities. Happy Mother's Day 🩵