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 for Portland

Every night, thousands of older adults in our community sit down to a meal delivered with care by Meals on Wheels People and our volunteers. For many, it’s the only nutritious food they’ll have all day — and often, the only friendly visit they’ll receive.

This is why your support matters. Last year, Meals on Wheels People delivered nearly 1.5 million meals to over 11,400 older adults and at-risk neighbors in the Portland-Vancouver area. Each meal brings more than nutrition — it delivers connection, safety, and independence.

By supporting Meals on Wheels People, you help:

-Deliver meals and wellness check-ins to homebound seniors.

-Build social connections through weekly visits and Friendly Chats calls.

-Expand access so more older adults get the food and care they need.

With your help, no Portland senior has to face hunger or isolation alone.

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“When I first signed up for this service, I thought it might be helpful. I had no idea my health would turn in such a way so quickly that you would become vital to my very existence. I can no longer go to food banks, and your service means the difference between eating or not at the end of the month. I cannot thank you enough.” — Meal recipient

Incentives

💲Beginning Nov. 19th, Jamba Juice will match all gifts, up to $5000!

💲Thanks to a generous Anonymous Donor, all gifts on Giving Tuesday (December 2nd)  will be matched, up to $5000!

💲Beginning on December 17th, New Seasons Market will match all gifts, up to $2,300!

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.

📞Lines for Life is dedicated to preventing substance abuse and suicide and promoting mental wellness. Their work addresses a spectrum of needs that include intervention, prevention and advocacy.

🏠Northwest Pilot Project offers opportunities for a life of dignity and hope to very low-income seniors in Multnomah County by solving housing needs.