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 over 765 volunteers delivered more than 162,376 hot meals to the homebound. That’s over 13,500 meals each month.

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.