Reflecting on hunger and the reality of a SNAP budget
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?
Blog: An Extra Serving
The case for getting involved
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
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
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
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
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 is National Volunteer Month, and it’s a great opportunity for us to acknowledge the extraordinary work our volunteers do year-round.
Volunteers help avert emergencies
Two Meals on Wheels volunteers recently were able to help recipients get the help they needed after a fall.
New program will increase access to Meals on Wheels for veterans
A new program strives to provide Meals on Wheels to veterans, whether they are struggling with access to healthy food or social isolation.
Have new nutritional needs or goals? Meals on Wheels can help!
Whether you have new health goals in mind or are managing a medical condition that requires a special diet, Meals on Wheels can be part…