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During the busy holiday season, the last thing we want to do is wait for anything, big or small. That’s why it feels especially ridiculous that millions of seniors have to wait months — or even years — for nutritious meals and moments of connection.

IT'S TIME TO
END THE WAIT

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IT'S TIME TO
END THE WAIT

Every year, Meals on Wheels serves over 2 million seniors, but that’s only a fraction of those in need. We have a plan to End the Wait and ensure that every senior who needs Meals on Wheels gets it.
1 IN 3
Meals on Wheels
programs has
a waitlist

The Average
wait time is 3 MONTHS

In some
places, it's 2 YEARS
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The holidays can be especially challenging for seniors as loneliness and hunger intensifies this time of year. But this giving season, your gift can help change that. Donate and become part of the solution. 
 

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TODAY
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OUR BOLD GOAL TO END THE WAIT

For more than 50 years, Meals on Wheels has been the most effective solution to address senior hunger and isolation. Explore our bigger, bolder plan to serve more seniors and help End the Wait.

SEE OUR PLAN

HELP US SERVE MORE SENIORS, BETTER

Nutritious meals, moments of connection and more.
Great things happen when we help those in need. 

Sign up to volunteer and help End the Wait for seniors facing loneliness and hunger. 

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“
There are people out there who do care about the needy and homebound.”
Carl, Meals on Wheels Client
NEW MEXICO
Woman with blue headscarf and red glasses 
“
I have the sweetest people that bring my meals. They are precious. I call them my angels.”
Mary Lou, Meals on Wheels Client
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

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END THE WAIT


This giving season, your gift can help seniors waiting for nutritious meals and moments of connection.

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