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Set the Table with Meals on Wheels

Every day, we combat food insecurity and social isolation in Central Iowa by delivering thousands of hot, delicious, and healthy meals to older adults and military veterans.

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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!

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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.

Become a Partner

Interested in becoming a corporate or community partner with the Meals on Wheels' Adopt a Route Program?
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What's on the Menu

Good food, delivered your way! Whether you’re planning ahead or need something ready to enjoy later, we’ve got you covered with nutritious, delicious choices.

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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Our menus are designed by registered dietitians to support the nutritional needs of older adults, with options that are diabetes-friendly, low in sodium, and vegetarian. All meals follow the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans and provide at least one-third of daily recommended nutrients. Nutrition labels are included, and texture-modified meals are available upon request.

Welcome to our Campus

An Evolution for Meals on Wheels in Central Iowa
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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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Check out our FAQs.

Find answers to your most common questions about Meals on Wheels.

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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