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
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 by Appointment Only*: Monday – Tuesday, 1:00pm to 4:00pm and Wednesday 1:00pm – 6:00pm
*You may visit the food shelf 1 time per month. Please bring your own bags.