Delivering Meals to Seniors with Meals on Wheels

Which Meal Delivery Option is Right for You?

Two delicious ways to stay nourished at home. Choose the option that best fits your lifestyle — or enjoy both!

Hot Meal Delivery

Freshly prepared meals, delivered hot over the lunch hour up to five days a week.

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Frozen Meal Packs

Mix and match your pack of 5 or 7 ready-to-heat meals, delivered weekly.

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Make a Lasting Impact.

Volunteer to Deliver for Meals on Wheels.

Meals on Wheels volunteers are making a real difference in our community, where thousands of individuals are unable to access or prepare affordable, nutritious meals. Help us combat food insecurity — we are in need of volunteers! Our volunteer opportunities range from driving a Meals on Wheels route over the noon hour to checking in with our clients by phone to make sure they're well and happy.

Create your account to become a volunteer driver.

This Month's
Hot Meal Menu

Explore three daily choices ready for lunchtime delivery in Polk and eastern Dallas counties.

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Next Month's
Hot Meal Menu

Get a head start — prepare your lunch order now for the month ahead with confidence!

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Mix and Match Frozen Menu

Select 5 or 7 ready-to-heat meals for a weekly delivery in Polk, Dallas, or Warren counties.

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“I have very much appreciated getting Meals on Wheels as I continue to recover from my surgery. They are very nutritious and without them, I would have to stand on my sore leg for much longer time preparing something for myself”

A Grateful Client

"My Meals on Wheels drivers are fun to talk to and we have good conversations! — and the food is very good also. I can't think of a favorite meal because I like them all. And I like the menus because it's nice to have choices."

Laura N.

A Veteran and Meals on Wheels Recipient

“Glad these meals are available. Without them I would not have a hot meal at noon. Always willing to help wherever they can. They bring a snack box for us during winter in case they can’t get out to serve us. Since I don’t walk the best, they bring it right to me. They are good people and amazing in every way!"

A Daily Delivery Recipient

"The food is so good, but it's not even really about that, it's about the people, and it's about feeling safe and feeling like there is someone to talk to."

Paul T.

One of our Clients

“Meals on Wheels helped my 95yr old mother when we had to be gone for 2 weeks. Their daily wellness checks when they deliver are a godsend my mother said”

A Loving Daughter

“They clearly know how to hire kind and caring people. For those of us who don’t get many visitors, knowing we’ll see somebody every day is something to look forward to.”

Sally L.

A Satisfied Client

“Meals on Wheels was a lifesaver for me after major surgery (72yrs old), as my husband is a disabled veteran and couldn’t help.”

A Valued Client

“Meals on Wheels delivers meals that are good quality anyway, and knowing that I can help make them even better is a good motivator. I have a hard time sitting still, so I like to be busy — but I’m particular about the organizations I give my time to. Meals on Wheels is a good fit for me.”

Holly Rebelez

Dedicated Hydroponic Farm Volunteer

"I am a 91 year old veteran and having Meals on Wheels has been a blessing as it helps with my daughter on the days that she works and she likes that the meals are nutritious. We have also liked the drivers that we have come in contact with over the years."

A Veteran We’re Proud to Serve

"The quality and quantity of food delivered to me has been outstanding. Meals are delivered on time, heated, ready to eat or packages for refrigeration. Bad weather or other circumstances has not been a problem with their delivery service. The friendly and competent drivers are greatly appreciated. It is comforting to have someone check on my personal welfare and offer me help or assistance when needed.

A Client in Central Iowa

"Home delivered meals means a lot to me and my husband. Food is delicious and delivery driver is very nice and helpful."

Two Longtime Clients

Suzie's Kitchen

Suzie’s Kitchen is state-of-the-art, producing thousands of fresh, nutritious meals each day to support food-insecure older adults and veterans across Central Iowa.

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Prairie Meadows Hydroponic Farm

The Prairie Meadows Hydroponic Farm grows 20,000 pounds of leafy greens and herbs annually, boosting meal nutrition for older adults and veterans served by Meals on Wheels.

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Generations Hall

Generations Hall is a modern, 1,750-square-foot event venue whose proceeds help provide daily meals and wellness checks to older adults and veterans in our community.

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Anyone older than 60 and military veterans of all ages. Meals on Wheels focuses on caring for individuals who have difficulty shopping for food or preparing meals. If you would like to learn more about our services, please don't assume you won't qualify! Contact us, and we'll let you know.

Meals are available at an already low cost of $9.35, and that cost may be further reduced or eliminated due to a client's financial situation. If a client is eligible, funding assistance is available through partners such as Polk County, Aging Resources of Central Iowa, and other State of Iowa-funded programs and initiatives, and through the generous support of the United Way of Central Iowa and private contributions.

We deliver hot meals in Polk county and the eastern portion of Dallas county. Frozen meal packs are available in Dallas, Polk, and Warren counties. If you would like to check if your address is within our service area, get in touch with us and we will let you know.

Meals are prepared in our own kitchen and personally delivered by our courteous, friendly drivers and volunteers. They deliver a warm "hello" with each meal as they check on the safety of their clients. With few exceptions, each client sees the same driver each day, establishing a connection.

For more information or to sign up for services, contact us or call (515) 699-3243.

See our current openings for employment with the Meals on Wheels team!

We are always looking for volunteers to help deliver meals and check in with our participants over the phone. If you are interested, click here to sign up.

Organizations also have the opportunity to Adopt a Route, sharing volunteer responsibilities on a rotating basis.

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