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Meals on Wheels People Changing lives, one meal at a time.

Winter weather has a habit of making plans for us. That means now is the perfect time to prepare for our own needs and h...
10/15/2026

Winter weather has a habit of making plans for us.

That means now is the perfect time to prepare for our own needs and help one another think ahead.

Getting to know someone now can make talking about support feel more comfortable later. You can help build that connection with older neighbors through Friendly Chats, home delivery, and other volunteer opportunities.

If that sounds like a connection you’d enjoy making, explore volunteering with us: mowp.org/volunteer

A little color for a special occasion! Bank of America joined us as the Floral Sponsor of our Here For Good 20th Anniver...
10/15/2026

A little color for a special occasion!

Bank of America joined us as the Floral Sponsor of our Here For Good 20th Anniversary Luncheon, where we celebrated 20 years of serving older adults in Clark County.

Milestones like this remind us how much we can accomplish when our community comes together. Bank of America has supported that effort for years, helping us in our mission to end hunger and social isolation among older adults.

We're grateful for their longstanding partnership and for helping us mark this special occasion. Thank you, Bank of America!

We're raising a glass to The Standard, our Ch*****ne Sponsor at the Here For Good 20th Anniversary Luncheon! As we celeb...
10/13/2026

We're raising a glass to The Standard, our Ch*****ne Sponsor at the Here For Good 20th Anniversary Luncheon!

As we celebrated 20 years of service in Clark County, we were grateful to have The Standard alongside us once again.

Their support of Meals on Wheels People goes back years, and we're grateful for their continued commitment to helping older adults in our community access nutritious meals and meaningful connection.

Thank you, The Standard, for being part of this milestone celebration and for your ongoing support!

“Acknowledgment by itself is a small gesture. It becomes meaningful when coupled with authentic relationships and inform...
10/12/2026

“Acknowledgment by itself is a small gesture. It becomes meaningful when coupled with authentic relationships and informed action.”
— Honor Native Land Guide, U.S. Department of Arts and Culture

We live and work on the ancestral lands of the Chinook Indian Nation, including the Clackamas, Multnomah, and Kathlamet tribes, the Tualatin Kalapuya, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, and other Indigenous peoples with deep, enduring ties to the region along the Columbia and Willamette Rivers.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is an opportunity to center that history rather than simply acknowledge it. For older Indigenous adults, barriers to culturally meaningful food, healthcare, and community connection are often compounded by generations of displacement, policy, and broken trust.

At Meals on Wheels People, we're committed to listening, learning, and acting in ways informed by the communities we serve — because every organization has a responsibility to earn that trust, not assume it.

A little staff pride in front of a pretty exciting new addition. Our team gathered at our fall staff social with our new...
10/11/2026

A little staff pride in front of a pretty exciting new addition.

Our team gathered at our fall staff social with our new fully electric refrigerated truck — one more step in building a more sustainable future for Meals on Wheels People and the community we serve.

Made possible by Portland General Electric’s Drive Change Fund via the Oregon DEQ Clean Fuels Program, this new truck is now on the road delivering meals across our service area, just in time to close out National Drive Electric Month.

We’re proud to have a team that cares deeply about the work we do — and about finding better, more sustainable ways to do it.

Gail, 94, Ridgefield“In 1980, I had a little café in Woodlawn called Cozy Café. They contacted me because they needed a ...
10/09/2026

Gail, 94, Ridgefield

“In 1980, I had a little café in Woodlawn called Cozy Café. They contacted me because they needed a place to make meals for people at home. I was the only one who agreed to do it. There were restrictions: 4 ounces of meat, a little carton of milk, vegetables, and fruit. I put them in little containers, and volunteers picked them up and delivered them to homes. I sent out 10 to 12 meals a day. I had the café for three years. Then I bought a restaurant in Ridgefield. That one was European food — schnitzel and real exotic foods. I guess I’ve always liked having a restaurant. Now I’m retired.”

Getting older is just one part of who you are. Behind every meal is a person with a history, a personality, and a life full of interests, accomplishments, and connections.

Whether you give your time, make a gift, or find another way to get involved, you can help older adults stay connected to the people, places, and activities that make life meaningful. Learn more at mowp.org

Terry, 71, Beaverton“I was in a rut in my life, so I joined the Navy. My dad had been in the Navy. My grandpa had been i...
10/09/2026

Terry, 71, Beaverton

“I was in a rut in my life, so I joined the Navy. My dad had been in the Navy. My grandpa had been in the Navy. I was a torpedoman’s mate on a submarine. I eventually studied biology, geology, and geography. When I got out here, there weren’t a lot of jobs. Then, right after Mount Saint Helens went off, I got a job at the primate center as a veterinary surgery technician working with primates. It was really an amazing job. I did 12 years there. I got a second job working nights and weekends at a vet clinic, working with dogs and cats. I really enjoyed that. So I spent the next 30-odd years as a certified vet tech. My last five years, I worked as a phlebotomist. I could catheterize and take blood on itty-bitty animals. Human arms were a piece of cake. My patients just loved me because I was so accurate and fast: ‘I never feel you stick it in!’ Well, that’s a good thing.”

The people we serve are more than their age, their circumstances, or the services they receive. They’re artists, athletes, caregivers, advocates, creators, neighbors, and so much more. Read more stories: https://www.mowp.org/2026/10/more-than-their-age/

Leah, 62, Goose Hollow“I’m a transgender woman. I’m a girly girl at heart, but I love sports. I call myself a ‘Jane girl...
10/09/2026

Leah, 62, Goose Hollow

“I’m a transgender woman. I’m a girly girl at heart, but I love sports. I call myself a ‘Jane girl.’ I played competitive ice hockey for 22 years. I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada over four summers. I’m a big Trekkie. I’m a cryptozoologist, too. I’ve been singing with the Portland Le***an Choir since 2013. I love singing. I love rocking out. I can wear my princess dress into a place and then sing ‘It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ’n’ Roll).’ I blow them away. My name is Leahnora. It’s a Ukrainian name. It means love, empathy, and compassion. I picked it because I want to exemplify those things. I’m 62, and I still feel like I have a whole life to live. I love life. I love who I am. I’m happy. For the first time in my life, I’ve never been happier.”

The people we serve are more than their age, their circumstances, or the services they receive. They’re artists, athletes, caregivers, advocates, creators, neighbors, and so much more. Read more stories: https://www.mowp.org/2026/10/more-than-their-age/

Paul, 95, Northeast Portland“About 25 years ago, Roy Jay, head of the African American Chamber of Commerce, came into ou...
10/09/2026

Paul, 95, Northeast Portland

“About 25 years ago, Roy Jay, head of the African American Chamber of Commerce, came into our salon. He was one of our clients and a radio DJ back in the old days. They called him the ‘Boss with the Sauce.’ He said, ‘Hey, Mr. Mayor, I’m gonna start calling you the mayor of Northeast Portland.’ I said, ‘Roy, I’m OK being called Paul Knauls.’ ‘No, no. You’re gonna be the mayor.’ He left that day, and I didn’t think anything else about it. Then I went to a chamber meeting, and Roy was up at the podium. ‘Ladies and gentlemen, the mayor of Northeast Portland just walked in.’ Everybody looks around. I’m looking around, too. What’s he talking about? Then I went to City Hall, and Mayor Potter says: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, we’re going to pause the council meeting right now. The mayor of Northeast Portland just walked in.’ And that’s how it started.”

The people we serve are more than their age, their circumstances, or the services they receive. They’re artists, athletes, caregivers, advocates, creators, neighbors, and so much more. Read more stories at the link in our bio.

Ageism can shape the way we see older adults — reducing people to their age, their needs, or the things they can no long...
10/09/2026

Ageism can shape the way we see older adults — reducing people to their age, their needs, or the things they can no longer do.

But a person is never just their age.

For Ageism Awareness Day, we’re introducing a series of portraits and stories that celebrate the people behind the numbers: their histories, personalities, passions, opinions, accomplishments, quirks, and dreams.

These are some of the people who make up Meals on Wheels People. We hope you’ll take a moment to get to know them.

Lucie, 82, Gresham

“We can be older. We can have limitations. But we don’t have to get dormant. We can stay active. That’s the thing I’d like to promote. In my 50s, I went back to school and got a degree in television production. Now I produce two programs a month through MetroEast Community Media. I interview people and organizations that are helping the community. Years ago, I did a series called Mission Field in Your Own Backyard. I went all over Portland filming people from different cultures and communities. I made it look like we were going to all these different countries, but then people realized we were right here. That was my favorite one. It was the most creative. There’s a side of me that likes being in public, and there’s also a side that likes to be quiet and creative and have time to think. What I enjoy is the creativity part of it.”

The people we serve are more than their age, their circumstances, or the services they receive. They’re artists, athletes, caregivers, advocates, creators, neighbors, and so much more. Read more stories: https://www.mowp.org/2026/10/more-than-their-age/

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7710 SW 31st Avenue
Portland, OR
97219

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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm

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