Citymeals on Wheels

Citymeals on Wheels Citymeals on Wheels provides a lifeline of nourishing meals and companionship to older New Yorkers. Our mission is to end elder hunger in New York City by 2040.
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Citymeals on Wheels provides a continuous lifeline of nourishing meals and vital companionship to New York City’s homebound elderly. Citymeals prepares and delivers weekend, holiday and emergency meals for nearly 22,000 of our vulnerable older neighbors. We have delivered over 72 million meals since our founding in 1981. Last year, Citymeals delivered 2.2 million meals. That's 10% more meals than

the previous fiscal year, in part due to new pilot programs. We also delivered over 255,942 pounds of fresh produce. Almost 17,000 volunteers gave 30,000 hours of service to our mission. Citymeals has set an ambitious goal to end elder hunger in New York City by 2040.

100% of all public donations will be used entirely for the preparation and delivery of meals, thanks to the generosity of our Board of Directors, the City of New York, sponsors and other designated gifts.

Citymeals mourns the loss of country music legend, Dolly Parton, who taught us all about the power of giving back to you...
08/26/2026

Citymeals mourns the loss of country music legend, Dolly Parton, who taught us all about the power of giving back to your community and the difference one person can make.

Kinda chic to feed older New Yorkers
08/25/2026

Kinda chic to feed older New Yorkers

08/21/2026

Behind every Citymeals delivery is a team making it happen. At the Citymeals Distribution Center, emergency meals and essential supplies are packed and prepared to help ensure older New Yorkers across all five boroughs have the nourishment they need, especially when emergencies strike. Meet the cooks, packers and drivers working behind the scenes to keep it all moving.

81-year-old Joel was in his 60s when he came out. “It took me a long time to get to that place in my own life,” he says....
06/26/2026

81-year-old Joel was in his 60s when he came out. “It took me a long time to get to that place in my own life,” he says. It was when he began living authentically that Joel met his husband, Jim. The couple have only been married for a few years, but admit they fit the definition of an “old married couple” perfectly. “People think we’ve been together for 50 years,” says Jim. 💑

Loneliness and isolation can also be a problem for older gay people. Older LGBTQ people are more likely to be estranged from their families. They often don’t have children who can provide care as they age. And they’re twice as likely to be single and live alone. Luckily, that’s not the case for Joel. “If I didn’t have Jim,” he says, “living longer would be very difficult.”

Despite Joel's recent health issues, they haven’t yet had to consider moving into assisted living — thanks to the home-delivered meals Joel receives from Citymeals, which ensure he always has a meal on hand, even when Jim can’t be there. We're proud to help ensure they never go a day without a meal. 🏳️‍🌈💙

New York has waited a long time for this.And some of the older New Yorkers we serve have been cheering every step of the...
06/14/2026

New York has waited a long time for this.

And some of the older New Yorkers we serve have been cheering every step of the way.

Today, we celebrate the team, the city and the fans who never stopped believing.

Congratulations, New York Knicks🧡💙

06/02/2026

Who can afford to grow old in New York City?
 
👉 Today, 1 in 5 older New Yorkers lives in poverty, and many of the homebound older adults Citymeals serves are living on less than $15,000 a year.
 
As leaders work to make our city more affordable, older New Yorkers cannot be an afterthought.
 
Read our latest op-ed on what true affordability should look like for older adults and why access to food, delivery and community-based services matters more than ever. 🔗 Link in bio.

06/01/2026

Chef Charlie Palmer has been a dedicated member of the Citymeals on Wheels Board of Directors since 1994. Over more than three decades of service, he continues to be a passionate advocate for our older neighbors in need. Charlie played a key role in the development and growth of the Culinary Circle, helping to engage generations of chefs and restaurateurs in support of Citymeals and its efforts to ensure that no older New Yorker goes hungry. Thanks, Chef!👨‍🍳

We’re more than excited to have and his team from at the 39th Annual Chefs’ Tribute: Wanderlust on Monday, June 8. Tickets still available…check out our link in bio for more info. 🔗🎟️

05/28/2026

We’re so excited to have present the bold and beautiful flavors of his native India at this year’s Chefs’ Tribute: Wanderlust. 🌎 Rooted in the regional diversity of the Indian subcontinent, Chef Sujan’s .nyc is a progressive Indian fine dining restaurant inspired by the idea of cultural dialogue.

Chef Sujan shares why supporting Citymeals is so important…”because food is for everyone”. We couldn’t agree more!💙

Join Chef Sujan and an incredible lineup of culinary talent on June 8 and help us end hunger among older New Yorkers. 🎟️ Get your tickets at the link in our bio! 🌟

Older New Yorkers deserve to age with dignity — without worrying about where their next meal is coming from.Join Citymea...
05/18/2026

Older New Yorkers deserve to age with dignity — without worrying about where their next meal is coming from.

Join Citymeals, older New Yorkers and community partners for a rally at City Hall on May 20th at 11 am to show support for older neighbors in need and demand stronger investment in aging services in the city budget.

RSVP today: https://ow.ly/cnHo50Z1czV

🎉 We're thrilled to announce the lineup of incredible chefs that will take you on a delicious world tour at Chefs' Tribu...
05/14/2026

🎉 We're thrilled to announce the lineup of incredible chefs that will take you on a delicious world tour at Chefs' Tribute to Citymeals on Wheels, helping us raise vital funds to feed our older neighbors in need. ✈️🧳

Each chef will share a unique dish or two chosen for this year's theme, Wanderlust! Guests will enjoy live entertainment, craft cocktails, fine wines, a silent auction and the chance to support Citymeals' mission to end hunger among older New Yorkers. You won't want to miss your chance to come aboard with us on June 8!

Get your tickets today: https://donate.citymeals.org/page/94628/event/1?ea.tracking.id=ctfy26social

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