Our mission is to empower seniors, adults with disabilities, veterans, and other underserved populations to remain independent by nourishing their bodies, minds, and spirits and to drive out hunger and isolation in our region.
Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula delivers more than just food- we deliver hope, dignity, and connection. Every day, our dedicated team and volunteers provide nutritious freshly prepared home delivered and community dining meals to older adults, individuals with disabilities, and veterans across our region. We serve anyone in need, without a waitlist, despite rising demand and uncertain funding. Our services reduce hunger, prevent isolation, and allow people to age in place with dignity. With the help of over 600 volunteers, we provide more than 600,000 meals per year powered by the compassion of our community. When you support Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula, you help drive out hunger and isolation and ensure no one in our region is left behind. Together, we nourish lives one meal, one visit, one person at a time.
Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula strengthens Monterey County by improving health, reducing isolation, and supporting independent living for vulnerable neighbors across the Peninsula and Salinas. We deliver more than 600,000 nutritious meals annually to seniors, adults with disabilities, and at-risk individuals, many of whom have limited access to food or family support. Our daily meal deliveries include wellness checks that help prevent hospitalizations and reduce emergency service calls, relieving pressure on our local healthcare system. We partner with local farms and fisheries to source fresh, regional ingredients, supporting the local economy while promoting better nutrition. With over 600 trained volunteers, our work also fosters community engagement and civic responsibility. In times of disaster, we serve as frontline responders, delivering meals and safety checks to affected residents. By addressing food insecurity and social isolation head on, we create a healthier, more connected, and more resilient Monterey County.
Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula has fed us healthy food delivered by the kindest volunteers and built a well designed ramp on our house so we can continue to walk outside. We are so grateful for the many kindnesses and services. Your warm and kind services are priceless and we feel loved.
- RIchard & Joyce M, Monterey
