Five Years Later: The Pandemic’s Lasting Effects on Senior Hunger
March 19, 2025
While the pandemic triggered an immediate surge in demand for meals, other factors have driven more older adults to reach out for help with meals in recent years.
Wishing meal recipients and our neighbors a blessed Ramadan
March 3, 2025
This month, many of our Muslim neighbors and Halal meal recipients are celebrating Ramadan.
Caregivers: We’re here for you
February 20, 2025
Caregivers are everywhere in our community and provide support in ways that are sometimes unseen. We recognize that caregiving is hard work, and we’re here to help all who play this important role.
Reflecting on hunger and the reality of a SNAP budget
December 12, 2024
Families and seniors in Minnesota are struggling to feed themselves as food prices and food insecurity continue to rise. What does it look like to eat on a SNAP budget?
The case for getting involved
November 14, 2024
An often-touted benefit of Meals on Wheels for recipients is the connection to their community that comes from a daily volunteer visit. Could it be that volunteers receive a similar benefit from being part of something bigger?
Volunteers help local seniors get ready for winter
October 17, 2024
Dozens of volunteers packed more than 5,400 meals as part of the Blizzard Bag Blitz that provides meal recipients with shelf-stable meals over the winter.
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.
Celebrating Disability Pride Month
July 11, 2024
Disability Pride Month is celebrated each July. Meals on Wheels is proud to serve people with disabilities who rely on nutritious meals to help them live independently.
Fighting loneliness and social isolation together
May 16, 2024
The problem of loneliness and social isolation has been recognized as a public health crisis. Whether or not you are feeling the effects of loneliness, know that you can help by connecting with your neighbors.
Recognizing our extraordinary volunteers
April 17, 2024
April is National Volunteer Month, and it’s a great opportunity for us to acknowledge the extraordinary work our volunteers do year-round.
