More Than a Meal

Meals on Wheels provides nutritious, home-delivered meals to eligible older adults who may have difficulty preparing meals or leaving their home regularly. While nutrition is at the heart of the program, Meals on Wheels also serves as an important wellness and safety check for many participants.

For some individuals, a Meals on Wheels driver may be the only person they see that day. Drivers provide a friendly face, a brief check-in, and an opportunity to ensure participants are safe and well. These regular visits help reduce social isolation, promote wellbeing, and identify concerns that may require additional support. In many cases, the program provides peace of mind for both participants and their loved ones, knowing someone is checking in on a regular basis.

Meals are available in a variety of formats, including hot meals, cultural hot meals, frozen meals (including vegetarian), cold supper sandwiches, and therapeutic frozen meals (cardiac, diabetic, renal, low lactose, soft and pureed options). Kosher hot meals are also available for residents of the city of Worcester. These specialized meal options, tailored to individual needs, help older adults maintain their health and independence while continuing to live safely at home.