Meals on Wheels of Lancaster

Meals on Wheels of Lancaster Our mission is to alleviate food insecurity in our community by providing fresh and nutritious foods. We accept checks, money orders, cash, or EBT Access cards.

Serving Regular ($8.00 per day) and Therapeutic Diets ($10.00 per day) every Monday through Friday of the year between 10:30am and 12:15pm (weather permitting). Payment is in advance for service and can be paid weekly or monthly. Located in Lancaster, PA we service all parts of the city and much of the surrounding community including all of Manheim Twp and Hempfield Twp school districts, Upper Lea

cock to Brownstown and Leola, Lampeter from the city to the outlets, south into Willow Street and West nearly to Columbia. Please see our partner’s page for the other programs serving Lancaster County or call us for any questions about territory or service. (717) 392-4842.

Lettuce-Taco-Bout books has picked our next book! We have taken a little hiatus from our regular historical fiction favo...
06/01/2026

Lettuce-Taco-Bout books has picked our next book! We have taken a little hiatus from our regular historical fiction favorites, but it's back!
We will be reading Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly and meeting to discuss it on July 23 @ Meals on Wheels office. Please join us for our casual book club hang! Email Lynsey with any questions [email protected]

A little rain doesn’t stop our volunteers from showing up for our community!Today marks Silas' very last day with us for...
05/26/2026

A little rain doesn’t stop our volunteers from showing up for our community!

Today marks Silas' very last day with us for the summer, and we are going to miss his energy around here. Thank you for all you do—rain or shine! And a special shout out to volunteer, Nancy, for sharing the umbrella to help keep him dry. ☔🌦🌧

We are still buzzing from the energy at Empty Bowls this weekend. With 400 guests, 30 incredible local soups, and countl...
04/29/2026

We are still buzzing from the energy at Empty Bowls this weekend. With 400 guests, 30 incredible local soups, and countless helping hands-- THANK YOU for making this an event to remember!

From the artists who donated their art
to the band who played great tunes
to the volunteers who gave their time
to the restaurants who donated their foods
and to the guests who brought community

We are so grateful for each and every person who showed up.

Thank You.

The forecast for tomorrow? 100% chance of soup!The tables are set and the auction items are looking incredible. If you’v...
04/25/2026

The forecast for tomorrow? 100% chance of soup!

The tables are set and the auction items are looking incredible. If you’ve got tickets, we’ll see you tomorrow at 4 PM at the Lancaster Creative Factory for the 13th Annual Empty Bowls event. Come hungry!

From live glass blowing to a live art auction featuring these beauties [see photos], tomorrow’s Empty Bowls is going to be one for the books. See you there!

We did it! Our upcoming Empty Bowls event, to take place this weekend, has officially SOLD OUT! We have reached our 400-...
04/22/2026

We did it! Our upcoming Empty Bowls event, to take place this weekend, has officially SOLD OUT! We have reached our 400-ticket capacity. We are so moved by the community's response and the support for Meals on Wheels of Lancaster.

To all our guests, THANK YOU. We’ll see you this Sun 4/26 from 4PM - 7 PM!
We are beyond grateful for your generosity and can't wait to see you.

While the event is at capacity, our mission carries on. If you weren't able to snag a ticket but still want to support our efforts to provide fresh & nutritious foods to neighbors in need, please consider a donation: https://bit.ly/Donate2MOW

Join the Lettuce Taco-bout Books Bookclub as we go on a dizzying, alarming adventure through the past and across Europe ...
04/07/2026

Join the Lettuce Taco-bout Books Bookclub as we go on a dizzying, alarming adventure through the past and across Europe meeting up with literary ghosts with "Vertigo" by WG Sebald. We will be meeting to discuss this book on May 28 at 4pm. This one is BOUND to be fascinating, can't wait to see you then! If you have any questions, email Lynsey: [email protected]

Did you get your tickets yet for Empty Bowls? We are less than four weeks away from the event on Sun April 26th and woul...
04/02/2026

Did you get your tickets yet for Empty Bowls? We are less than four weeks away from the event on Sun April 26th and would love to see you there!

Reserve your seat today by clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/2026EB

Be one of the first 400 guests to fill a handcrafted ceramic bowl of your choice with delicious soups, breads and desserts donated by more than 20 local restaurants.

You'll enjoy live & silent auctions of beautiful art pieces, live glass blowing, a wheel throwing demonstration, and live music from the band, Easily Amused, throughout the evening. PLUS, you get to support Meals on Wheels' efforts to deliver healthy, nutritious foods to neighbors in need. You don't want to miss this!

Details:
Empty Bowls
Sunday, April 26th from 4 PM to 7 PM
Location: Lancaster Creative Factory
580 S. Prince St. Lancaster, PA 17603

Join us for this year's Empty Bowls! On Sunday, April 26th from 4 PM to 7 PM. We are looking forwarding to partnering wi...
03/10/2026

Join us for this year's Empty Bowls! On Sunday, April 26th from 4 PM to 7 PM. We are looking forwarding to partnering with Lancaster Creative Factory again this year. This will be a fun-filled evening of food, music and art with friends and neighbors!

There will be a selection of over 400 unique ceramic bowls crafted by local artists Lancaster Creative Factory. Fill your empty bowl with soups from local restaurants, baked goods and a variety of fresh breads.

Enjoy live & silent auctions, a door prize, live glass blowing & pottery wheel throwing demonstrations and-- of course-- live music from the band, Easily Amused, throughout the evening. Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels of Lancaster. Join us!

To learn more and to purchase your tickets today: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/empty-bowls-6

**This is an important update on our previous post.**After further monitoring conditions this morning, we have made the ...
03/03/2026

**This is an important update on our previous post.**

After further monitoring conditions this morning, we have made the decision to close all routes and branch locations today. We do not feel that it is safe to deliver today considering the conditions of sidewalks, stairwells, etc. throughout the county.

All routes and branch locations are suspended.

If you are a client in urgent need of food, please contact us at 717-392-4842 or [email protected].

Please stay safe and check on your neighbors.

We will be closed on Mon 02/23/26 in an effort to keep our drivers off the roads. We are hoping that the conditions will...
02/22/2026

We will be closed on Mon 02/23/26 in an effort to keep our drivers off the roads. We are hoping that the conditions will improve by Tuesday and that we'll be back in action as soon as possible. Please take care of your neighbors, meanwhile! If you are a client in urgent need of food, please contact us: 717-392-4842 or [email protected]

Address

1411 Columbia Avenue
Lancaster, PA
17603

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 2pm
Tuesday 8am - 2pm
Wednesday 8am - 2pm
Thursday 8am - 2pm
Friday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+17173924842

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