Meals on Wheels delivers more than just food, it provides a safety check and a vital connection to the community. Up to five days a week, individuals with limited mobility receive hot, nutritious noon meals from local caterers, brought right to their door by dedicated volunteers.

The support doesn’t stop at the doorstep, Older Adult Specialists meet one-on-one with participants to discuss nutrition and connect them with services that promote independent, healthy living.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Persons 60 years of age or older who are unable to prepare hot, nutritious meals on a regular basis and are unable to drive to a meal site, restaurant, or grocery store.
  • Participants must be able to feed themselves or have someone available who can feed them.
  • Participants must reside in one of the communities served. If a person lives outside of the city limits delivery may not be available, call for details.
  • Family members, aides, homemakers, etc. are encouraged to help deliver meals in rural areas.
  • A caregiver or spouse may receive a meal if their caregiving prevents them from being able to make hot nutritious meals.
  • Persons needing meals on a temporary basis while recuperating from an illness or operation and fitting the above criteria are also eligible.

Meals are delivered Monday through Friday. Each month, participants will receive a donation request letter to help offset the cost of the service. In the case of severe weather, meal delivery may be cancelled; details about cancellations will be provided during intake.

All meals are low-sodium and diabetic meals are available. Caterers are unable to provide a menu or accommodate preferences (i.e. peas vs. carrots). Gluten-free meals are not available.

For more information:
(507) 316-0610 or (800) 277-8418

Community Service Area

  • Bellechester

  • Cannon Falls
  • Faribault
  • Goodhue

  • Kenyon

  • Mazeppa

  • Morristown

  • Pine Island
  • Wabasha
  • Wanamingo
  • Zumbrota

Make a Difference in Just a Day!

Join our Meals on Wheels volunteer team and help deliver more than just meals. Bring smiles, connection and care right to someone’s doorstep. Whether you can drive once a month, a few times a year or just step in as a substitute driver, we’ll work around your schedule. Flexible, meaningful and impactful.

Call us at (800) 277-8418 or click the “Volunteer” button below to get started.