Winter tips and resources for seniors
In Minnesota, the winter weather can be harsh and unpredictable. We’d like to provide a few tips and resources for getting through the coldest, snowiest…
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…
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…
Meet meal recipients: Bjorn and Anne-Lise
“It’s huge, because sometimes I wonder if they are eating enough. It’s been a godsend.” That’s how Tom describes what Meals on Wheels means to…
Providing a path to better health
As part of an occasional series on how people benefit from Meals on Wheels in different ways, we’d like you to meet Tom, a meal…
How we help meal recipients prepare for winter
Fall is in full swing, and with this comes colder temperatures. Meals on Wheels has a program that works to ensures people who get meals…
Why fighting social isolation is a worthy cause
Social isolation can be difficult to adequately define and measure, but is generally considered to be a state of having minimal social contact, few or…
How to determine if your aging parents might benefit from a little extra support
The holidays are a time to reconnect and celebrate, as many of us and traveling to see loved ones – sometimes for the first time…
How well do you know Meals on Wheels? Take the quiz and find out
Almost everyone is familiar with Meals on Wheels. Chances are you know someone who has either delivered or received a meal. While most people know…
Can you receive meals on a temporary basis?
Cooking isn’t one of Marsha Oliver’s favorite activities, but she happily accepts her responsibility as her household’s head chef. However, it’s a task that she…