Meals and Volunteers Show Up When They’re Needed Most
August 13, 2025
When Kay Mitzner was in high school and college, helped prepare Meals on Wheels. She didn’t expect that she would be paying it forward.
Minnesota Legislature Decides on Future of Meals for Veterans Program
April 3, 2025
Meals for Veterans has served 278 Twin Cities veterans. You can support its renewal by contacting your state senator and representative.
Meals alleviate concerns about food budget for local veteran
September 11, 2024
When Chris, a 53-year-old Navy veteran in Minneapolis, lost access to increased SNAP benefits, he was nervous about his food budget. Then he got connected with Meals on Wheels.
Reflections as Halal Meals on Wheels Recipients Celebrate Ramadan
April 4, 2023
Metro Meals on Wheels staff member Mohamed Gabane shares a reflection on Ramadan and how it relates to feeding neighbors in need.
When a volunteer visit turns into a lifesaver
March 13, 2023
Not only did the visits from Meals on Wheels volunteers help Marsha feel less alone, they may have saved her life.
A chance to virtually share holiday cheer with meal recipients
November 29, 2021
The holidays are a joyful time, but it’s also a time where some of the people we serve feel the most isolated. We’re asking our…
How Meals on Wheels volunteers fight loneliness
February 8, 2019
Without fail at lunchtime, Bonnie is in the lobby of her Minneapolis apartment complex waiting, welcoming in the volunteers serving the day’s meals to her…
Meet meal recipients: Bjorn and Anne-Lise
February 7, 2019
“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…
Share Holiday Wishes with Meals on Wheels Recipients
December 4, 2018
We say often that Meals on Wheels is about more than just the meals. When we can, we like to share simple messages with the…
Meal recipients and volunteers highlighted in MPR story on loneliness
June 1, 2018
“More than just a meal” has long been the motto of Meals on Wheels. The key role our delivery volunteers play in the lives of…
