Want to help a neighbor in need?
You’ve come to the right place.

Each weekday, our volunteers deliver approximately 675 meals to local recipients. On a typical route, you will deliver about a dozen or so meals, and countless smiles, in less than 90 minutes.

Making a difference with Meals on Wheels of Greater Lynchburg
can be done in four easy steps.

  • Two women sitting inside a car, smiling and holding up volunteer stickers, with cars and outdoor setting visible through the windows.

    1. Pick Up

    Meet one of our expeditors at your designated pick up time. Unsure of where to go? Check the FAQs below for locations.

  • A man with glasses and a beard sitting in the driver's seat of a silver SUV, with a white cap on top of the vehicle. The vehicle is parked outside near a beige building with a textured wall and a sign with symbols, possibly indicating amenities. Trees with autumn-colored leaves are in the background, under a clear blue sky.

    2. Load Up

    For your safety, do not get out of your vehicle. Our team will load your coolers into your vehicle and provide your delivery list.

  • A man in a blue Los Angeles hockey jersey and red pants stands at his front door holding a face mask and phone, while another person, wearing a black jacket, cap, and face mask, talks to him and holds papers.

    3. Deliver

    Open the Serv Tracker app to view your route list. Login using the provided credentials. From there, you’ll deliver meals.

  • Older man in plaid shirt and jeans standing in a parking lot holding a phone, with black boots, carrying multiple bags including one with a U.S. Army logo, and wearing glasses and a beige U.S. Army cap, with trees and parked cars in the background.

    4. Return

    Sign out of the app and head back to the pick-up site. Leave your empty coolers in the return locker!

Volunteer Handbook
Join a Virtual Ride-A-Long
⭐️ Volunteer ⭐️ Interest Form
Volunteer Hub
Groups of Volunteers

Questions? Click the drop down arrow to expand each section for details. Before your first begin, we highly recommend checking out our virtual ride-along above—it’s a great way to see a typical day on the road with us!

Volunteer Delivery Driver FAQ

What are the requirements to become a volunteer delivery driver?

To become a Meals on Wheels of Greater Lynchburg volunteer driver, you must:

  • Have a desire to serve your neighbors and community
  • Have a valid driver’s license
  • Have reliable transportation with valid auto insurance
  • Be accompanied by an adult if you are a minor
What time do I pick up the meals, and where do I go?

Please arrive at the pick-up time listed below for your assigned location:

Downtown | Pick-up at 10:30 am
605 Clay Street — St. Paul's Episcopal Church parking lot
Note: enter fenced parking lot from 6th Street

Randolph Memorial Baptist Church | Pick-up at 10:30 am
4246 S. Amherst Hwy, Madison Heights

Schewels / Timberlake | Pick-up at 10:45 am
7007 Timberlake Road — Schewels Furniture Company Parking Lot

Rustburg | Pick-up at 11:00 am
681 Village Highway, Rustburg — Campbell County Dept of Public Works building
(this is the former Rustburg Presbyterian Church)

Virginia Baptist Hospital | Pick-up at 11:00 am
Vassar Street Entrance
Note: use Vassar Street entrance; queue according to map provided.

Pickup locations are determined by the delivery route you are assigned to. If you’re unsure of your pick-up location, please call 434-386-7200.

How long does it typically take to deliver a route?

Most routes are designed to take between 60 to 90 minutes to complete.

What do I do if there is an emergency?

If you arrive and there is a severe medical crisis such as unconsciousness:

  1. Call 911 immediately.
  2. Do not attempt to move the recipient.
  3. Call Meals on Wheels at 434-386-7200 immediately after alerting emergency services so we can send staff to your location.

Non-emergent concerns should prompt a phone call to our Director of Operations at 434-386-7200.

What should I do to prepare for my route?

When heading to pick up your meals, please be sure you have:

  • Your cell phone, fully charged, with the ServTracker app downloaded
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Your Meals on Wheels volunteer badge (ask the expediter at pickup if you need one!)
  • Your Meals on Wheels tray to help transport meals from car to door (ask the expediter at pickup if you need a tray)
Can I deduct my mileage on my taxes?

Yes. As a volunteer for a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, you can track your mileage driven for deliveries and claim it as a charitable deduction on your income taxes. The office can provide a year-end letter confirming your volunteer hours upon request.

Are there other volunteer opportunities?

Absolutely—we have other ways you can volunteer, such as creating birthday boxes, helping with the holidays, or internship opportunities within the office. Click here for more information.

Are there opportunities for groups?

YES! Volunteering for Meals on Wheels is a great way for your staff or members of a faith-based organization or civic group to engage and become a stronger unit. Click here for more information.

What about holidays?

Meals on Wheels delivers meals to their recipients every weekday, including all major federal and state holidays.

What about bad weather?

In case of bad weather, please check the volunteer resources page here before your pickup time for any updates to your route.

Interested in Volunteering? Let Us Know!