Meals on Wheels service began in Lynchburg, Virginia in 1974

Meals on Wheels of Greater Lynchburg is designed to assist the homebound community by providing a balanced, nutritious, hot lunch five days each week.

Last year, almost 650 volunteers delivered more than 201,000 hot meals to the homebound. That’s over 16,000 meals each month.

It’s hard to believe that in Fall 2023 we delivered our 3 millionth meal, and that we are celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2024!

Because we do not accept any state or federal funding for our meals, we are not bound by so much of the bureaucracy that accompanies those monies. If they meet our other criteria, we serve any adult, regardless of age or income for either an extended or short period of time. Our program serves people who need prepared meals due to permanent or temporary disabilities.

In addition, the Meals on Wheels delivery also provides a reassuring “check-in” to those who live alone. Any unanswered delivery is reported and investigated. Changes in a client’s health or needs are followed up on by Meals on Wheels staff. If appropriate, referrals to family, physician, or community service organizations are made.

Expanding meal pick-up location options over the last few years means transporting meals from the kitchen, for pickup closer to their destinations. This allows volunteers to spend less time getting started, and more time on delivery.