• A place where people come hungry, and leave hopeful

Meals on Wheels

We serve over 360 people daily with a smile and a prepared, nutritious, hot noon meal or frozen meals delivered weekly to active clients.

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Food Shelf

Our neighborhood food shelf is a SuperShelf food program, meaning we strive to offer a wide variety of fresh and healthy food options.

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Ani-Meals Program

Meals on Wheels (MOW) realized that some clients were giving up a share of their delivered food to feed their companions.

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Meals on Wheels (MOW)

Meals on Wheels is a community-based service throughout the Twin Cities that provides fresh, nutritious meals delivered directly to the homes of our clients.

Our caring delivery volunteers provide a wellness check and daily contact to build community and a social connection with isolated people.

Meals on Wheels – helping seniors age well in place.

  • Operates Monday through Friday
  • To homebound seniors and, in some cases, physically disabled non-seniors
  • Delivered by volunteers, many directly to the clients’ door
  • Offers a well check and daily contact to many who are isolated
  • Builds community and a sense of connection
  • We have over 275 dedicated individuals, most from downtown corporations and congregations, who make this service to homebound seniors possible. We welcome anyone who is interested in helping to serve the community in this way.
  • If you or someone you know is interested in Meals On Wheels: Call us at 612-870-6121 or email us at mow@cesmn.org.

Ani-Meals

Our Meals on Wheels (MOW) seniors love their pets. However, meeting their own food needs is already a challenge. Adding a pet’s needs on top of that can create a very real issue. MOW volunteers realized that some clients were giving up a share of their delivered food to feed their companions. This meant seniors going hungry, as well as animals not receiving their proper nutrition.

The Ani-Meals program began in 2015, supported by a grant from Meals On Wheels of America as well as donations from volunteers and organizations. Pet food needs include “small bites” of dry dog food and canned cat food. Donating cash helps us buy specific foods and provide vaccines.

  • Recipients must be enrolled in the MOW or Home Delivery program
  • Deliveries are made by volunteers once a month on Saturdays to 80+ people
  • The service is fully funded through grants, business and individual donations
  • In addition to food, pets may receive health services such as vaccines, exams, and spaying/neutering
  • Great volunteer opportunity for families
Check our Paws Post, our Ani -Meals Newsletter

Food Shelf

Our food shelf is here for you and your family. We’re all about providing a wide variety of fresh and healthy food options in a welcoming space.

You’re in control with our client-choice model. It’s like shopping, so you can pick out the foods that you and your family enjoy and that best meet your needs.

Food Shelf (Appointment Only)*: Monday – Tuesday, 1:00pm to 4:00pm and Wednesday 1:00pm – 6:00pm

(We will hold your appointment for 10 minutes)

Food Lockers: Order online and pick up at anytime

*You may visit the food shelf or food lockers one time per month. Please bring your own bags for the food shelf.

Bonus Friday: Friday, 1:00pm to 2:30pm**

*No appointment needed for Bonus Friday.