Blog: An Extra Serving

Ways to support Meals on Wheels this holiday season

November 1, 2022

Many folks are already thinking about how they can give back during Thanksgiving and the holiday season. With Thanksgiving and other holidays centered around a…
Stack of meals

Is Minnesota EBT Right for Me? The Expansion of SNAP Eligibility

September 7, 2022

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…
Fresh vegetables on a cutting board with a knife. Learn how Minnesota EBT benefits can help you get the benefits of Meals on Wheels.

New member SEWA-AIFW serves familiar flavors to South Asian neighbors

August 18, 2022

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…
Guests dish up food at a SEWA event

The Meals on Heels 2022 Mega-Restaurant Preview

July 28, 2022

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…
Cardigan donuts

What to Expect at Our 2022 Meals on Heels Event

July 21, 2022

Meals on Heels is back after a two-year hiatus! Join us Thursday, August 11th, for a night of food, fun, and fashion!

Meals on Heels guest plays Spin the Bottle

Support Meals on Wheels volunteers through purchasing gas cards

June 9, 2022

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.
Meals on Wheels volunteer delivers meals

With help from a friend, longtime volunteer gets back on the road

May 6, 2022

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.
Volunteers Jim Jim Gubluff and Fay Wallin

Finding community in volunteering

April 1, 2022

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.
Meals on Wheels volunteer Cordelia Henderson

Ask an expert: Why fighting social isolation matters

March 11, 2022

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.
Erica Burger profile

Meals on Wheels volunteers in the news

March 11, 2022

We’ve learned throughout the pandemic that Meals on Wheels volunteers will continue to deliver despite the challenges the world throws at them. We were pleased to see the media take note of their dedication this week in light of rising gas prices.
Meals on Wheels volunteer Paul Bondhus
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