April is National Volunteer Month, and it’s a great opportunity for us to acknowledge the extraordinary work our volunteers do year-round. Last year, 10,450 volunteers across the metro area supported our seniors through administrative tasks, food preparation, and of course, delivering meals. We’re so grateful for their dedication – Meals on Wheels wouldn’t be possible without them. We’ve heard many inspiring stories of volunteer drivers impacting the lives of meal recipients. In addition to delivering nourishing food, these volunteers provide companionship, find personal fulfillment, and some ..read more

This week, many of our Muslim neighbors began celebrating Ramadan. Those observing Ramadan fast during the daylight hours throughout the month. Once the sun sets, the fast can be broken for the evening meal, or iftar, a time of shared prayer and reflection. Falling on the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Ramadan began March 10 and is projected to end April 9 with the sighting of the Cresent Moon. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is a time of celebration, meals and conversation with family and friends. Celebrating Ramadan with meal recipients With the help of our partner, Al ..read more

Sue Johnson and Lisa Fahey both enjoy a routine of delivering Meals on Wheels every week. Thanks to their weekly route, both recently helped people they deliver to out of difficult and potentially life-threatening situations. For caregivers, knowing that a Meals on Wheels driver will see their loved one over the noon hour brings relief. Sue and Lisa each have stories about how their deliveries helped prevent a more serious situation. Being there when someone else couldn’t Sue delivers meals every Friday for Bloomington-Eden Prairie Meals on Wheels. When Sue arrived at Sherry’s* house, Sherry ..read more

Whether you have new health goals in mind or are managing a medical condition that requires a special diet, Meals on Wheels can be part of your nutrition plans for the new year. All of our meals are planned by registered dietitians to ensure they are balanced and healthy, and they meet heart-healthy and diabetic-friendly guidelines. We also offer a variety of menus for specific medical diets. Meals are prepared at a local kitchen using fresh ingredients. Our daily menu offers something different every day of the month and rotates frequently. Our menus are ideal for those seeking low-sugar and ..read more

Donors have helped us meet an increased need for meals that hasn’t let up since 2020. We couldn’t have done this without the support of our community. Seniors continue to face new challenges and need your help now more than ever. The cost of food has gone up dramatically, and many seniors on fixed incomes simply don’t have enough money to cover the cost of groceries and other expenses. In 2022, Meals on Wheels programs in the Twin Cities served 1,488,000 meals, and the number of seniors asking for help continues to grow. They turn to Meals on Wheels for assistance when they can’t put food on t ..read more

If you’re looking to get more involved with your community, now is a great time to learn more about volunteering with Meals on Wheels. As we head into the colder months, Twin Cities Meals on Wheels programs are looking for new volunteers to help with meal delivery. Typically, the number of people being served grows during the winter because it’s more difficult for many folks to safely get out of the house to go grocery shopping. At the same time, many retired volunteers take a pause during the winter due to concerns about driving in the snow, or because they spend winters elsewhere. Some fami ..read more

Thanks to a special partnership with Bachman’s, you can take in their home tour this fall and support Meals on Wheels in the process. Bachman’s customers will also be able to round up in support of Meals on Wheels at any store this fall. Bachman’s Fall Ideas & Inspiration for the Home Tour will display the beauty of autumn with fresh home decor ideas to match the season. For just $5, you can enjoy the tour and 20% of ticket proceeds will support Metro Meals on Wheels! The Home Tour takes place at Bachman’s Lyndale Store from September 14 to October 8. You can learn more about the tour and ..read more

This May, Gov. Tim Walz signed a comprehensive veterans affairs bill that included roughly $1 million over the next two years to provide home-delivered meals to veterans. The goal of the program is to provide Meals on Wheels to veterans who will benefit in a number of ways, whether they are struggling with access to healthy food or social isolation. Metro Meals on Wheels will be partnering with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to identify at-risk veterans and set them up with meal delivery. The program aims to reach veterans who wouldn’t qualify to receive meals through other stat ..read more

Meals on Heels is an evening of great food, beverages, and entertainment to support Meals on Wheels in the Twin Cities. Read on to find out more about this fabulous event which supports people in need of Meals on Wheels in the Twin Cities. When and where is the event? Thursday, August 3, 6 – 9 PM The Whim 655 19th Ave. NE, Minneapolis Buy Tickets What’s new this year? We’re thrilled to have Morgan Wolfe as our host this year! Morgan is an Anchor and Reporter for KARE 11, and we got to know her when she tagged along with Eastside Meals on Wheels volunteers ahead of a snowstorm last winter. We ..read more

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month is celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which is widely considered to be the start of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. Today, Pride is an opportunity to celebrate, uplift, and support the LGBTQ+ community. In honor of Pride Month, we‘re sharing some resources for LGBTQ+ older adults. LGBTQ+ older adults are twice as likely to be single and live alone and four times less likely to have children. Because of this, LGBTQ+ older adults are especially vulnerable to social isol ..read more