PROVIDING MORE THAN JUST A MEAL
Meals-on-Wheels, Inc. of Greenwich has become a lifeline in our community, delivering nourishment and compassion to seniors, homebound individuals of any age, and young children. Every weekday, our volunteers deliver more than meals. They bring hope, dignity, and independence to neighbors who can’t shop or cook for themselves. All it takes is a phone call.
Through our preschool weekend meal program, children at risk of hunger receive nutritious shelf-stable food to take home for when school meals are absent.
There are no income restrictions nor medical referrals needed. No complicated forms to complete. We deliver healthy meals to those who cannot shop and prepare meals for themselves. Dietary options include Regular, Diabetics Friendly, Low Lactose, Bland, Low Residue, Low Cholesterol, Chopped, Puree, and Lacto-ovo Vegetarian. All meals are nut free and shellfish free. Friendly, caring volunteers deliver meals to enable the people in our community to live nourished lives with independence and dignity.
There are no income or age restrictions. You don’t need any medical referrals – no complicated forms to complete. For $10 a day, we deliver both a healthy lunch and dinner to those who cannot shop or prepare their own meals. Beyond our regular meals, we can offer therapeutic dietary options at the same price, including diabetic-friendly, low-lactose, bland, chopped, pureed, and lacto-ovo vegetarian options. All meals are low-sodium, seed-free, nut-free, and shellfish-free. Friendly, caring volunteers deliver your meals Monday through Friday, with Friday’s delivery including the weekend meals. You can sign up for as many or as few days as you like. We can start with a few days’ notice. No contracts, and you are free to cancel at any time. Our goal is to enable the people of our community to live nourished lives with independence and dignity.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
More than 10,800 Greenwich, Connecticut residents are age 65 or older, representing 22 percent of the community. Nationally, millions of older adults struggle with food insecurity, social isolation, and the inability to meet basic living
expenses – challenges that are increasingly reflected at the local level. Since 1960, Meals-on-Wheels, Inc. of Greenwich has addressed these needs by delivering nutritious meals and regular wellness check-ins to vulnerable residents, helping them remain nourished, connected, and independent in their homes.
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kenna metter
14:07 18 Dec 23
The customer's gratitude for the service that this great organization provides truly shows how important Meals On Wheels is to the community. As a delivery volunteer, the appreciation is immeasurable.
Chrissy Heyworth
22:29 30 Aug 23
Delivering meals to grateful recipients all over the town of Greenwich is one of the highlights of my week! The flexibility in the schedule is very helpful; the maps and directions on where to go for each destination are clear. Wonderful interactions, good work, feel-good results.
Jack Indiveri
14:23 17 Aug 23
I've been volunteering with MOW for a few years now and it is a wonderful organization run by very caring people. It serves a great purpose in the community and I enjoy connecting with the people I deliver to.
Trond Rokholt
23:18 16 Aug 23
Great organization serving a need in the community. All the volunteers delivering meals throughout the week are making a big difference.
ginny rowan
23:11 16 Aug 23
my husband and i have been volunteering with Meals on Wheels for almost 2 years. it is the hilight of our week. it's great to connect with the community and help folks who really need our help. we bring our dogs in the second seat and every flower we can find from the garden! Volunteer here- it is a wonderful experience.
Frances Sinnott
23:05 16 Aug 23
Fantastic organization, helping so many in the community. The team is delightful and easy to work with.
Kirk Huffard
21:22 16 Aug 23
My husband and I drive for Meals on Wheels once a week. It does not take more than an hour or so to deliver meals, and feels like we are supporting our community. We also get to meet and chat with some really nice individuals. Recommend checking it out if you have some time in your weekly schedule. Kirk Huffard
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THE THREAT OF HUNGER
Great advances of medicine have extended our average life expectancy to a record high of 77.28 years. Living longer means more years spent in the struggles that accompany old age. Add to that the increase in geographic mobility of our families and the result is millions of home-bound individuals needing help with daily nutritious meals.
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