Benefits of Low Sodium Meal Delivery
Sodium is a nutrient necessary for your body, particularly the nerves and muscles, to function correctly. But sodium is often consumed excessively. According to the…
Blog: An Extra Serving
Meals on Wheels Thanksgiving 2022
On a day centered around one big meal, no one should have to think about where their Thanksgiving dinner is coming from. All Meals on…
Is Minnesota EBT Right for Me? The Expansion of SNAP Eligibility
As of Sept. 1, more Minnesotans are eligible for food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). New guidelines have expanded access to an…
New member SEWA-AIFW serves familiar flavors to South Asian neighbors
SEWA-AIFW, Metro Meals on Wheels’ newest member, runs a Meals on Wheels program that serves more than 200 older adults in the Twin Cities metro…
The Meals on Heels 2022 Mega-Restaurant Preview
This year’s Meals on Heels restaurant lineup is ready to go! We’re thrilled to be back after a two-year hiatus, and in the spirit of…
What to Expect at Our 2022 Meals on Heels Event
Meals on Heels is back after a two-year hiatus! Join us Thursday, August 11th, for a night of food, fun, and fashion!
Support Meals on Wheels volunteers through purchasing gas cards
With gas prices hitting record highs, we’re offering you the chance to chip in to support Meals on Wheels volunteers by donating gas cards.
With help from a friend, longtime volunteer gets back on the road
After a heart surgery, Jim worried he would have to quit what he described as the “best job in the world.” Then a friend stepped in to help.
Finding community in volunteering
Last summer, Cordelia Henderson felt like something was missing. Living alone during the pandemic, she wasn’t feeling as connected to her community as she would like. Then she saw a post online about a need for Meals on Wheels volunteers and knew what she had to do.
Ask an expert: Why fighting social isolation matters
We spoke with Erica Berger, a licensed therapist with Allina Health, about the issue of social isolation and how it relates to the work of Meals on Wheels. Spoiler alert: When you’re helping the community by volunteering, it’s not just those you are serving who benefit.