Meals On Wheels West

10/20/2026

Daniel, 70, has lived in Santa Monica his whole life. He grew up playing baseball, from little league to SaMoHi, and when he picks up a glove today, he’s a kid again.

After decades in the cement industry, Daniel lives with a heart condition and a bad ankle. For years, he was in denial about needing help. It wasn’t until he started skipping meals that he reached out, and his doctor helped enroll him with Meals on Wheels West.

Now he knows he can count on our volunteers to show up throughout the week. On a low income, every meal matters.

This Tackling Hunger Month, you can be the reason someone like Daniel is noticed. 💛

🍽️ $30 delivers 3 meals and the check-ins that come with them

🍽️ $50 provides a full week of meals for one neighbor

Donate at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/mow_tacklehunger .

10/16/2026

Every knock on a homebound neighbor's door means a nutritious meal is there for them.

Each week, hundreds of seniors, veterans, and people living with chronic illnesses and disabilities rely on Meals on Wheels West for nutrition and connection.

This , help us reach those who need our support. Visit mealsonwheelswest.org/worldfoodday or the link in our bio to give. Every $10 means another meal and wellness check is delivered to our community.

10/13/2026

Meet Irene. 🧡

Irene is 85 and lives in Marina del Rey. She spent more than two decades as a dental assistant, used to love playing tennis, and now loves to paint. She’s been enrolled with Meals on Wheels West since 2021, when a fractured arm made it hard to prepare food.

“It was a blessing to be able to have food delivered to me when I only had use of one arm.”

Irene also treasures the volunteers who bring her meals: “I always tell them they are doing a great service. I feel very grateful for them and the organization.”

October is Tackling Hunger Month. Last year, we delivered 69,319 meals to neighbors like Irene, each with a knock from a volunteer who checks in. Will you help put a meal on the table for a neighbor like Irene this month?

💛 $30 delivers 3 meals, each with a volunteer check-in
💛 $50 provides a full week of meals for one neighbor
💛 $280 provides 28 meals, more than five weeks of meals and wellness checks

Give today by visiting secure.qgiv.com/for/mow_tacklehunger or tap the link in our bio.

10/09/2026

Tomorrow, October 10th is .

Caring for our neighbors is more than just delivering meals. Meals on Wheels West clients also face multiple circumstances such as as living on low or fixed incomes, medical conditions, chronic illnesses, and for many, the stress and feeling of loneliness and isolation.

We are here for our community members through wellness checks, friendly conversations, and ensuring they are supported with a number of resources and partners designed to help them age in place healthier.

10/09/2026

JOIN US SUNDAY, OCT 11th from 12-5pm, for Continuum: Honoring Belmar History & Black Santa Monica at Historic Belmar Park.

This free, all-ages cultural activation will highlight Belmar's history and the Black experience in Santa Monica, celebrating the contributions of Black residents and visitors while acknowledging the historic loss of land, homes, and businesses in the area. The event will include conversations with award-winning journalist, radio host, and podcaster Sam Sanders, DJs, live music performances, a vendor village curated by Black Market Flea, art installation, and more.

Visit the festival's "Give Someone Their Flowers" Bloom Bar and make a mini-bouquet for a Santa Monica elder, through our partners Memories & Movement, a local Black seniors group, and Meals on Wheels West, who deliver nutritious food to homebound seniors, and help older adults feel remembered and valued by their local community.

10/07/2026

The average cost of a gallon of gas in LA County just crossed $6.394, less than 10 cents off its record-high.

Meals on Wheels West relies on volunteers to deliver meals and wellness checks to our community. We are grateful that in the midst of these historic prices, our volunteer team continues to go above and beyond delivering life-saving meals to our community. The current cost of fuel also makes increasing our volunteer team a priority.

If you or someone you know has a couple of hours during the week, we are always in need of new volunteers to help us deliver meals. Visit mealsonwheelswest.org/volunteer to get started.

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Meals on Wheels relies heavily on volunteers who pick up the meals and deliver them to senior citizens throughout Wake County.

10/06/2026

Prime Big Deal Days are here!

Today and tomorrow (October 6th-7th), you can turn Amazon deals into an even bigger impact. Meals on Wheels West relies on in-kind donations to support our daily operations, delivering nutritious meals and friendly checks to homebound neighbors and their pets.

By donating needed items from our Operations (http://a.co/0gfjSKuy) and Pet Pantry (http://a.co/00PIkjyi) Amazon Wish Lists while snagging the best deals, you’re helping us continue to serve our community, and it’s fully tax-deductible!

If you choose to donate, be sure to email [email protected] a copy of your Amazon receipt so we can send you a donation receipt and acknowledgment.

10/05/2026

Thank you to all our volunteers and staff for braving the current extreme heat to serve our community. ☀️💧

Please remember to stay hydrated, limit time in the sun, and to check in on our vulnerable friends, family, and neighbors.

10/05/2026

There are tens of thousands of seniors living on the Westside of Los Angeles, and some are facing challenges when it comes to having proper meals

10/02/2026

The waitlist we implemented last fall amid historic demand and high costs remains active. These are our neighbors, parents, and grandparents who are still waiting for meals and wellness checks.

Donations are the best way to help us reach them - https://mealsonwheelswest.org/donate/ https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la/human-interest/2026/10/01/meals-on-wheels-west-seniors

There are tens of thousands of seniors living on the Westside of Los Angeles, and some are facing challenges when it comes to having proper meals