A grandmother hugs her granddaughter in a field of daffodils. Both are wearing bright pink jackets and are holding prizes from an Easter egg hunt.

Happy Easter! As spring brings warmth, color, and new growth back into our days, Easter reminds us of the value of gathering with loved ones, sharing moments around a meal, and honoring traditions that carry meaning across generations.

We hope your celebrations are full of joy and renewal!

A group of people sitting closely together, appearing joyful. An older person is holding a young child on their lap. Both the older individual and the child are wearing patterned head coverings. Another person beside them is also wearing a headscarf. A smiling person in a striped shirt is sitting in the background.

Eid Mubarak! May this day be shaped by reflection, generosity, and the steady dedication that carried you through the past month.

As you gather with loved ones and mark this moment together, may the generosity, gratitude, and care at the heart of Eid carry forward in the days ahead.

For more than 55 years, women have been central to the work of MOWP — delivering meals, welcoming neighbors at centers, supporting programs, and building the relationships that keep our communities strong. Join us in celebrating the women who've made it all possible: mowp.org/donate

A woman in an orange shirt and teal sweater leans on a walker while a younger woman, possibly a relative, stands behind her to offer help if needed.

Caring for a loved one often means constant vigilance. Family caregivers provide an estimated $600B in unpaid care each year.

Services like MOWP help share that load. Last year, we delivered nearly 1.5M meals to older neighbors.

Help provide community support. Volunteer: mowp.org/volunteer

Four adults are smiling and wearing colorful sunglasses. One is wearing a red sequined hat, and some have flower leis and feather boas. The setting is a Purim celebration and appears bright and cheerful.

Chag Purim Sameach to everyone celebrating!

Purim is rooted in community — in compassion, generosity, and showing up for one another. At Meals on Wheels People, we're guided by the same belief: that nourishment and care mean the most when they're shared. Wishing you a joyful and meaningful Purim.

Four women sit together outside smiling. The first on the left is wearing a teal shirt and beaded necklace, the next is wearing a colorful patterned dress, the third is wearing a pink shirt, and the last on the right side is wearing a teal shirt and sunglasses.

This year, Women’s History Month recognizes the long history of women building systems that help communities endure. At MOWP, much of our work has been shaped by women whose leadership centers resilience, collaboration, and long-term thinking.

Find ways to support services that last: mowp.org

Senior malnutrition costs $76B a year in health care, and social isolation adds $9B in Medicare costs.

For the cost of one day in the hospital, MOWP can support an older adult with meals and connection for a year.

Help sustain our mission: mowp.org/donate

A woman wearing a red shirt and headband takes a chicken salad from a Meals on Wheels People dining center worker.

Someone slices chicken to add to one of the many salads surrounding their prep area. The salads include things like leafy greens, sliced hard-boiled eggs, avocado, and mandarin orange slices.

Meals on Wheels People center workers dish out Lunar New Year meals on bright red plates.

A Meals on Wheels People center worker rolls egg rolls. Seen in the background are the contents, which appear to be protein and vegetable based.

This week, our participants enjoyed meals inspired by the traditions and flavors of the Lunar New Year, thanks to a donation from Columbia Empire Meat Co.

We’re so thankful to them for giving our kitchens the opportunity to create meals that felt especially meaningful for our older neighbors.

Larry hugs his service dog, Mojo, a black and white spotted heeler with spots of tan throughout his fur.

Mojo, a black and white spotted heeler with black ears and a black patch over his left eye, lays in the grass on a sunny day.

For Larry, Mojo is family. “He’s everything to me.”

Mojo helps Larry navigate daily life with multiple disabilities. Larry used to skip meals to afford Mojo's care, but thanks to MOWP's Pet Program, he can count on food for him and Mojo, too.

Larry and Mojo's story: https://bit.ly/4tJ69Tn

A family celebrating Ramadan around a table full of traditional food and drinks. Their hands are up in prayer before they eat.

Ramadan Mubarak! Wishing you a meaningful month marked by reflection, generosity, and care for one another. May this time bring moments of pause, gratitude, and connection with those around you.

A person in a red shirt is serving food from a steaming pot to another person at a dining table. The setting appears warm and celebratory.

As we welcome the Year of the Horse, we’re sending warm wishes for a year shaped by momentum, possibility, and steady progress. May the months ahead bring opportunities to move forward with confidence, share moments of joy, and stay connected to the people and communities that matter most.

This Black History Month, we reflect on how history shapes access to food and care today.

21% of Black older adults face food insecurity, showing where support is most needed. When neighbors care for one another, communities grow stronger.

Give today: mowp.org/donate

An older woman dressed in a sweater and a warm vest smiles while holding hands with a visitor checking in on her.

Winter weather can be tough on older neighbors — cold is harder to sense with age, and slick sidewalks mean serious fall risks. At MOWP, meals and friendly check-ins offer connection and peace of mind.

Help create safer winters. Donate: mowp.org/donate

MOWP volunteer Bill shares a moment of connection with one of his regular meal delivery recipients, Barbara.

December showed how quickly need can grow. Compared to November, we served 598 more people and delivered 9,443 additional meals across our programs.

That growth is neighbors seeking stability, nourishment, and connection, and it’s made possible by our incredible volunteers. Get involved: mowp.org

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial at dusk, featuring a large sculpture of Martin Luther King Jr. with crossed arms, carved into a granite stone. Visitors stand to the side, contemplating the monument.

“Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

At MOWP, we see this daily. Nutritious food and care strengthen how people show up for themselves and each other. Centering those facing the greatest barriers is how communities grow stronger, together.

A woman poses with her elderly father, who is seated on an outdoor patio. They appear to be enjoying clear, possibly cold weather.

Caring for an older loved one is an act of love, and after the holidays it can feel even heavier.

MOWP helps ease that load, supporting older neighbors with nutrition and connection while giving caregivers peace of mind.

Even one hour can make a difference. Learn how to get involved: mowp.org

A performance is taking place at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's outdoor Allen Elizabethan Theatre, shown during twilight. The stage and part of the audience are visible, set against a backdrop of Tudor-style architecture.

It’s Big Culture Day — the final Big Give Day!

Give $10+ to MOWP and enter to win a culture-filled Southern Oregon getaway for two. Celebrate Big Culture Day by supporting your community and enjoying a little art and storytelling along the way: giveguide.org/nonprofits/mealsonwheelspeople

Interior of Splendid Cycles featuring a variety of bicycles with text promoting "BIG E-BIKE DAY."

Big E-Bike Day is here!

Donate $10+ to MOWP and you’ll be entered to win a 2025 Tern HSD S00 e-bike from Splendid Cycles!

Give today, support your community, and you could be cruising into the new year on two wheels. giveguide.org/nonprofits/mealsonwheelspeople

Interior shot of Music Millennium with customers browsing various albums, with the Meals on Wheels People and Give!Guide logos in the bottom right next to "BIG COOL DAY" text.

It's Big Cool Day!

Give $10+ to MOWP through G!G today and be entered to win one of several local prizes featuring Atlas Tattoo, Midtown Beer Garden, Music Millennium, and more! 35 or under? You get three additional chances to win today!

Give back, stay cool: https://bit.ly/4p89jgk

Inside Powell's City of Books, a person stands between rows of shelves filled with books.

It's Big Books Day! Give $10+ to Meals on Wheels People today and you could win a $500 Powell’s Books gift card. 35 or under? You get two chances to win!

Support older neighbors and treat yourself to your next great read.
👉 giveguide.org/nonprofits/mealsonwheelspeople

Promotional image for Give!Guide's 'Big Groceries Day' featuring two grocery bags full of fresh produce and pantry items, labeled with Meals on Wheels People and the Northwest Pilot Project's logos.

Grab your list and reusable bags — it’s Big Groceries Day!

Give $10+ to Meals on Wheels People for a chance to win a New Seasons gift card.

We’re also lifting up Northwest Pilot Project, supporting seniors with safe, stable housing.

Give: giveguide.org/nonprofits/mealsonwheelspeople

Promotional graphic for Big Dinner Cruise Day featuring the Portland Spirit on calm waters at dusk, with colorful sunset in the background. The logo of Meals on Wheels People is visible above the Give!Guide logo in the bottom left.

It’s Big Cruise Day!

$10+ to Meals on Wheels People enters you for a chance to win a staycation from Portland Spirit and The Nines. Also, consider supporting our partner Lines for Life — their Senior Loneliness Line is a lifeline for folks 60+ facing isolation.

Give here: https://bit.ly/4p89jgk

A Meals on Wheels People volunteer and a meal recipient smiling in front of a doorway.

We crushed our Giving Tuesday goal! We raised $53,651 and unlocked the full $15,000 match from Hoffman Construction — bringing the total to 🎉$68,651🎉

Want to keep the momentum going? Give anytime: giftofmeals.org

A volunteer wearing a reflective vest and a tote bag with the "Meals on Wheels People" logo stands smiling in front of stairs.

Final stop with Beverly! Stan, a disabled veteran, waves from the living room and tells her she’s the bright spot of his week — even the family dog agrees now.

Your support builds trust like this. And today, your gift is DOUBLED. Give the gift of meals: https://bit.ly/4q1rLrB

A volunteer wearing a Meals on Wheels People reflective vest is knocking on a house door, carrying a delivery bag with the Meals on Wheels People logo.

Mid-route with Beverly and she’s cheering on Bob, who writes through serious health challenges. He lights up when she tells him, “You have a gift for language." 💚

Your generosity makes moments like this possible. Give the gift of meals: https://bit.ly/4q1rLrB

Overhead view of a basketball game at Moda Center showcasing Give!Guide's Big Blazers Day, with players on the court and the audience in the stands.

It’s Giving Tuesday and Big Blazers Day — a perfect combo for Rip City.

Give $10+ to Meals on Wheels People for a chance at an incredible Blazers fan package while helping homebound older adults stay nourished and connected.

Give today: giveguide.org/nonprofits/mealsonwheelspeople

An individual wearing a "Meals on Wheels People" reflective vest is smiling while loading bags into a vehicle.

We’re live! Beverly’s out delivering meals — and receiving kindness in return. Don't forget, today your gift is DOUBLED.

Give the gift of meals: https://bit.ly/4q1rLrB

Two cheerful people wearing "Meals on Wheels People" gear smiling in a kitchen.

Tomorrow’s the day! Follow Beverly from her first knock to her last wave and see how a smile can brighten someone’s day.

Thanks to Hoffman Construction’s $15k match, your Giving Tuesday gift goes twice as far. 💚 Give the gift of meals: https://bit.ly/4q1rLrB

Volunteer in a reflective vest smiling in front of a vehicle with a "Meals on Wheels People" logo and a Giving Tuesday logo on the top left.

Giving Tuesday is almost here! Next week, ride along with home delivery volunteer Beverly — doorstep to doorstep, connection to connection. 💚

Also, your gift will be DOUBLED thanks to Hoffman Construction’s $15K match as we work to hit $50K in 24 hours. See you then!

Give today: giftofmeals.org

Promotional image for Meals on Wheels People and Willamette Week's Give!Guide with the text 'Big Relaxing Day' overlaid. Features an elegant indoor pool area with modern decor and lush greenery.

Take a deep breath — it’s Big Relaxing Day!

Give $10+ through Give!Guide for a chance to win spa passes, dinner at Nostrana, and more — all while helping Meals on Wheels People keep older adults nourished, connected, and waitlist-free: giveguide.org/nonprofits/mealsonwheelspeople