Meals on Wheels People

Mission

We enrich the lives of seniors and assist them in maintaining independence by providing nutritious food, human connections, and social support. We also use our expertise and capacity to serve other nutritionally at-risk populations.

Bottom Line

The need for Meals on Wheels People has never been greater.

Across the Portland-Vancouver region, 12,932 people turned to Meals on Wheels People this year — a 13.3% increase in just one year. We delivered more than 1.5 million meals, including 1.1 million home-delivered meals to older adults — more than at the height of the pandemic. For older adults living on fixed or limited incomes, rising costs are making it harder to afford nutritious food alongside other essentials.

Portland needs Meals on Wheels People — and Meals on Wheels People needs Portland. Your Give!Guide gift helps us meet growing demand and make sure older adults have the food and connection they need to stay independent at home.

With your support, you help:

• - Deliver meals and wellness check-ins to homebound older adults
• - Build social connections through weekly visits and Friendly Chats calls
• - Expand access so more older adults get the food and care they need

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“Meals on Wheels People is the most valuable gift in my life! Without these meals, I would definitely be deceased, as I live alone and have no relatives to assist me. I am extremely grateful for what this organization does for me!” — Meal recipient

Gift Matching

Stay tuned for a few exciting matches throughout our campaign!

Partner(s)

A huge thank you to our dedicated community partners:

🍎New Seasons Market is a local grocery store chain that provides quality local food and brings the community together.

🥤Jamba Juice - For nearly 30 years, Jamba has brought the right, delicious ingredients to create whirl'd famous flavor served by friendly staff.

🛒 Store to Door - supports independent living for homebound seniors and adults living with disabilities in the Portland Metro area by providing food access, food security, social connection, and community support.

🐶 Fences for Fido - improves the quality of life for dogs living outdoors by building fences free of charge and provides an insulated doghouse for each dog as well as spay/neuter services and emergency veterinary care when needed.