Meals on Wheels People

08/21/2026

This National Senior Citizens Day, we’d like to take a moment to recognize the older adults whose experience, care, and perspective have shaped so much of the world around us. Their contributions continue to strengthen the places we call home, and supporting them as they age is part of building a stronger community for everyone.

For us, that means creating more places where older folks can gather, share a meal, access support, and stay connected. Through Together at the Table, our new Eastside Resource Center will bring more of those opportunities to Portland’s eastside.

We’re nearing the finish line. Your support can help us build what comes next, with more opportunities to connect, find care, and feel a sense of belonging.

Learn more at mowp.org/together.

08/20/2026

Food is essential. So is connection. We deliver both.

08/18/2026

When we think about wellness, things like movement, nutrition, and physical health often come to mind. But wellness can also look like a shared laugh, a familiar face, or a meaningful conversation.

With 1 in 4 older adults experiencing isolation, regular social interaction can play an important role in helping folks feel supported, engaged, and less alone.

At Meals on Wheels People, a meal can be the beginning of something bigger. A delivery can bring a friendly conversation to the doorstep. A dining center can offer a place to gather. A phone call can remind someone that they’re thought of.

As the need for community grows, simply showing up for one another matters more than ever. This National Wellness month, be the reason an older neighbor feels seen, supported, and cared for: mowp.org/volunteer

08/06/2026

We’re clearing up a few common myths about Meals on Wheels People. 👀

Swipe through for the facts about our services, who can receive support, and how our community can get involved.

Learn more: mowp.org/what-we-do/

07/27/2026

For many older neighbors, the budget runs out before the month does. When basic costs outpace a fixed income, food is often one of the first things they’re forced to cut back on.

That gap is the breaking point we’re working to prevent.

Our weekly meal deliveries and dining centers help keep nutritious food within reach, so older neighbors can stay nourished, connected, and supported when budgets are stretched thin.

You can help bridge the gap at mowp.org/donate.

07/22/2026

Too hot inside. Too smoky outside. When heat and poor air quality overlap, the risks can add up — especially for older adults.

Find local updates and resources from Multnomah County Health Department, Washington County Health and Human Services, and Clark County Public Health. You can also call 211 or visit findhelp.org for nearby cooling spaces and other support.

We’re still accepting donations of fans and free-standing A/C units — no window units, please. Donations can be dropped off at any of our centers Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Learn more at mowp.org/ways-to-give.

07/16/2026

POV: You're on a tour of the Eastside Resource Center with CEO Suzanne Washington leading the way. 👀

07/07/2026

Summer is here, and so are higher temperatures.

In our service area, central A/C isn’t always a given. For many older neighbors, staying comfortable at home during heat waves can become yet another challenge.

We’re preparing now by collecting fans and portable AC units for neighbors who need them, and keeping our dining centers ready as welcoming places to gather when the weather gets hotter.

Fan and AC unit donations can be dropped off at any of our dining centers Monday–Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please note that we’re unable to accept window units.

Warmer days are on the way. Help us prepare now: mowp.org/donate

There are many ways to contribute to Meals on Wheels People. Check out our various options below, or simply donate now.

07/06/2026

Weekly deliveries give older neighbors a moment of connection to look forward to.

Be the visit they count on: mowp.org/volunteer

07/04/2026

As we mark 250 years of this country’s story, we’re reflecting on the people who have helped make our community possible, generation after generation.

Our older neighbors are part of that living history — in the families they’ve nurtured, the meals they’ve shared, and the communities they continue to strengthen.

This Fourth of July, we’re wishing our community a safe holiday, with moments of connection, care, and joy.