Meals On Wheels Erie

05/28/2026

1 in 2 seniors living alone lacks the income to cover basic needs such as food, housing, and medicine. This is a crisis that receives far too little attention.

These are not just statistics. They are our moms, dads, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, and neighbors.

For many older adults living on fixed incomes, rising costs mean facing impossible choices every day: pay the rent, buy medication, or put food on the table. No one should have to make that decision.

Meals on Wheels Erie helps bridge that gap by delivering nutritious meals and meaningful human connections to seniors who might otherwise go without. A knock on the door can mean a full stomach, a friendly conversation, and the reassurance that someone cares.

You can help ensure no senior or veteran in our community has to face hunger alone. Give today and help us .
Visit us at mealsonwheelserie.org to learn more.

05/25/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, we invite you to join us in taking time to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country and preserve our freedom.

Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. All meals for today were delivered with the Friday and Weekend meals.
We will resume regular deliveries on Tuesday, May 26th, including grocery services.

Wishing you a respectful and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/20/2026

What does Meals on Wheels Erie really provide?

For millions of older adults, it means far more than a meal. Meals on Wheels helps seniors stay healthy, safe, and independent at home by providing:

🔸Nutritious, balanced meals designed specifically for older adults.
🔸Social connection through friendly visits, calls, and check-ins.
🔸Wellness and safety checks that help identify health concerns early.
🔸Support that helps seniors continue living independently in the homes they love.

Research shows these services truly make a difference. In fact, 91% of seniors who receive home-delivered meals say it helps them live independently.

But too many older adults are still waiting for help.

You can make a difference. Support Meals on Wheels Erie and help us continue working to for seniors who need nutritious meals, connection, and care.

Visit us at mealsonwheelserie.org

05/19/2026

Thinking about something sweet? Check out the bake sale at Wayside Presbyterian Church! Thank you for choosing to support Meals on Wheels Erie today!

05/12/2026

Food insecurity is not just about hunger. It is a serious health risk.

Food-insecure older adults are:

💠19% more likely to have high blood pressure
💠71% more likely to have congestive heart failure
💠74% more likely to have diabetes
💠64% more likely to have experienced a heart attack

Nearly 14 million older Americans are threatened by or experiencing hunger. The impact goes far beyond an empty plate. It increases hospitalizations, worsens chronic conditions, and puts independence at risk.

Nutritious meals do more than satisfy hunger. They support heart health, stabilize blood sugar, and help seniors remain healthy at home.

Right now, too many seniors are waiting for the nutrition and care they need. Together, we can help

To donate or volunteer, please visit mealsonwheelserie.org

05/10/2026

In celebration of Mother’s Day, we want to take a moment to honor the mothers, grandmothers, and maternal figures who enrich our lives with love, wisdom, and unwavering support.

We hope your day is filled with the appreciation, warmth, and joy you so richly deserve.

Happy Mother's Day!

05/08/2026

Thank you, for standing by the seniors we serve year after year! Your partnership fuels our mission and helps to deliver so much more than a meal.

05/08/2026

For 55 years, Meals on Wheels Erie has been delivering more than a meal, providing nourishment, connection, and compassion to our neighbors across Erie County. We’re grateful to Erie News Now
for helping us share the story behind our upcoming anniversary celebration and the mission that continues every single day.

Click here to view this video from erienewsnow.com.

05/04/2026

May is Older Americans Month, a time to honor the strength and resilience of older generations.

But many seniors are facing serious challenges.

🔹Nearly 14 million seniors in the U.S. are threatened by or experiencing hunger.
🔹56% report feeling lonely.
🔹1 in 3 Meals on Wheels providers has a waitlist.

Behind every number is a neighbor who needs support.

Meals on Wheels is a proven, cost-effective solution that helps seniors stay nourished, connected, and independent, but we cannot do it alone.

This Older Americans Month, will you help us protect older generations in our community?

Donate today and help us at mealsonwheelserie.org