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Who is eligible to receive Meals on Wheels?
Meals on Wheels are available to anyone age 60 or older, regardless of income. Seniors must be homebound, unable to prepare meals on their own and be willing to receive meals for at least one full week.
How can I register myself or someone I know for Meals on Wheels?
It's easy! Just call 503.736.6325 or register on line. Meals are delivered the next business day.
Is Meals on Wheels a national program?
Every state has a Meals on Wheels program, but a variety of nonprofit organizations provide these services. We provide Meals on Wheels service to Multnomah, Washington and Clark counties.
How much does each meal cost?
The overall cost of each meal is $3.95. The suggested donation for seniors over the age of 60 is $3.
What other services does Meals on Wheels provide?
We have 35 dining rooms throughout the greater metropolitan area where active seniors can join with others for a hot, nutritious meal and good company. Check out our locations .
Latest News
Meals on Wheels People Spring Luncheon Raises Funds to Provide 85,000 Hot Meals to Area Seniors
Supporters and volunteers of Meals on Wheels People donated enough funds in just one hour to provide 85,000 hot meals to seniors in the greater metropolitan area at the organization’s annual Spring Luncheon presented by New Seasons Market. The event is Meals on Wheels People’s single largest fundraising event of the year. Combined with an earlier luncheon held in Vancouver in April, the event raised more than $500,000.
A lottery-style system will allow eligible seniors to obtain Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program food vouchers for use at local participating farmers’ markets in Clark County this summer. A limited number of vouchers will be distributed from June 17 to the 20 at four Clark County locations.
The effects of federal budget cuts, known as sequestration, will have a direct impact on senior nutrition programs. Meals on Wheels has been featured in two stories over the past few days.
Umpqua Bank Volunteer Creates Video
An volunteer Meals on Wheels driver from Umpqua Bank created a volunteer recruitment video for Meals on Wheels People.
Upcoming Events
Come on out to Wateford at Fairway Village on Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a classic car show and BBQ!
Jazz It Up and Swing Away Party
Jazz it Up and Swing Away on Friday, June 28, at this summer party event at the Juanita Pohl Center from 5 to 8 p.m.
Start off your summer with this Rock 'n' Roll extravaganza at the Juanita Pohl Center on Friday, June 21, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Celebrate the 31st anniversary of the Sherwood Senior Center on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Summer in September Jambalaya Festival & BBQ
Plan to join us for the 8th Annual Summer in September Jambalaya Festival and BBQ on Saturday, Sept. 7, at Dawson Park.
Join us for this car show and block party on Saturday, July 20, sponsored by Doherty Ford and Bethel Full Gospel Church. Proceeds benefit Forest Grove Center!
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