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After not having visitors all week, James is excited to see his volunteer on delivery day. You can bring joy to a senior's day when you volunteer and meet your match with your local Meals on Wheels 🩵

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Meals on Wheels volunteers make the world a better place. 🩵#NationalVolunteerWeek

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A knock at the door from a friendly face can be the moment of connection that changes a senior's day. 🩵

Meet your match when you volunteer with Meals on Wheels: https://mealswhls.org/4c6MJ46

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Volunteering with Meals on Wheels is more than helping seniors — it’s about the connection, the conversations and the friendships you didn’t see coming. https://mealswhls.org/41uWNhd

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Meals on Wheels volunteers don’t just show up — they show they care. #NationalVolunteerMonth

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We’re deeply grateful to MacKenzie Scott for a $70M investment in Meals on Wheels America. At a time when 14M older adults worry about their next meal, this funding will help our network reach more seniors, more sustainably. #EndTheWait
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Meals on Wheels volunteers are not just delivering meals to seniors, they deliver care, connection and the independence to age at home. Learn how you can volunteer with your local Meals on Wheels provider and meet your match at the link in our bio https://mealswhls.org/48CpvAu

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A Meals on Wheels volunteer knocking at the door can be the brightest moment of a senior's day. #NationalVolunteerMonth

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April is #NationalVolunteerMonth, and there's no better time to get involved with your local Meals on Wheels. www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/meet-your-match

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As we close out #NationalNutritionMonth, we are reminded that good nutrition is key to aging well, and Meals on Wheels ensures seniors have access to the meals they need to maintain a healthy diet.

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Access to healthy, nutritious meals can change a senior's life.

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Access to healthy meals changes the lives of seniors. Good nutrition isn't a luxury, it's essential to healthy aging. #NationalNutritionMonth

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We are proud to announce our newest official ambassador — Jerry Rice! 🩵 We are thrilled to have Jerry’s support in helping us sound the alarm in a time of crisis for millions of older Americans. You can join us, too, at the link in our bio

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Meals on Wheels served 45,927 meals in Kendall County in 2025, more volunteers needed Across Kendall County, Meals on Wheels also served 8,713 “cafe meals” in fun social settings to older adults in places like the Beecher Center in Yorkville and the Oswegoland Senior and Community Cent...

Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois delivered nearly 46,000 meals, and the need continues to grow. For many older adults, these meals are more than nutrition; they’re a daily reminder that someone cares. https://mealswhls.org/3PLlPWB

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For millions of seniors, Meals on Wheels is the difference between malnutrition and health.

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The Meals On Wheels Budget Wasn’t Cut, But More Seniors Will Go Hungry For the third year in a row, lawmakers froze funding for these efforts. Rising costs and a growing population of frail older adults will result in reduced services.

At a time when costs are rising and demand is growing, flat funding means many older adults are still waiting for the meals they need to stay healthy and live independently. Meals on Wheels is a lifeline, and too many seniors are still waiting: https://mealswhls.org/4lzDtZu

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Nutritious meals help older adults stay healthy, independent and living at home.

This #NationalNutritionMonth, we’re celebrating how Meals on Wheels providers support seniors through nutritious meals, because healthy aging starts with good nutrition.

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Want to Age Well at Home? Take Our Room-by-Room Tour. Aging safely and comfortably at home looks different for everyone. This room-by-room view of a modified home can help you transition for the future.

Aging at home offers comfort and independence, but it also comes with making safety updates. SEe this interactive and informative guide to make sure your home and the homes of your aging loved ones are ready for the future.

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This #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate women like Lenore “Gundy” Costello, who inspired generations, from expanding Girl Scouts troops in Florida to championing opportunities for young women.

Now at 107, Meals on Wheels helps ensure she can remain independent in the home she loves. 🩵

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Lawrence artist asks for help creating handmade cards for Meals on Wheels recipients Her goal is to distribute 3,600 cards for Meals on Wheels recipients in Douglas County, Topeka and Wichita.

Volunteering with your local Meals on Wheels, whether delivering meals or cards, is a powerful way to show seniors they are not alone 🩵 www.kwch.com/2026/02/15/lawrence-arti...

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Supporting Meals on Wheels means supporting healthy aging where seniors want to be: at home.

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91% of seniors agree: Meals on Wheels helps them live independently.
Meals on Wheels providers are delivering more than just meals; they are helping seniors remain safe, connected and independent at home.

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Meals on Wheels is proven to reduce health care utilization, prevent nursing home admissions and generate substantial health care cost savings. Fund Meals on Wheels. #SOTU

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We can’t be strong as a nation if America’s seniors are left behind. Protect and prioritize the programs that seniors rely on. #SOTU

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Seniors Struggling with Affordability | Don’t Leave Them out of the State of the Union | Ellie Hollander and Bob Blancato | Affordability will surely be a major focus during the State of the Union address on Tuesday. But will the Presi…

Tonight's State of the Union address must make this message clear: America's seniors must not be left out. aginginamerica.news/2026/02/22/seniors-strug...

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Independence starts with feeling safe. 84% of seniors receiving home-delivered meals say Meals on Wheels makes them feel more secure—proof that Meals on Wheels is key in ensuring seniors can live independently at home.

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This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating love in all forms — especially the kind that shows up at the door, shares a smile, and reminds seniors they’re not alone. 🩵

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Meals on Wheels saves lives — and dollars.

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Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures are hitting many states. Please check on the older adults in your community—especially those who may be isolated. A quick call or knock can make a big difference 🩵

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Waitlists hurt seniors, and right now there are 36,000 seniors on Meals on Wheels waitlists nationwide.

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