Help for Homebound Seniors

Meals on Wheels of Asheville Buncombe County delivers hot, nutritious meals and friendly visits to homebound seniors each weekday. Through our meal delivery program, we are providing vulnerable seniors with nutrition, companionship, and prolonged independence. It all begins with a meal!

One in six seniors is at risk for hunger.

“I really appreciate people who will spend their time and their money to help someone else…we have to eat. Everybody has to eat.”

  • Mr. Reynolds, Meals on Wheels senior

We provide meals to over 550 homebound seniors throughout Buncombe County. Without Meals on Wheels, many of these seniors would be left alone, hungry, and in jeopardy of losing their independence.

One in four seniors lives alone. 

“Trudy is a gift from Meals on Wheels, she keeps me company, and I don’t have to worry about grooming her or taking care of her litter.”

-Ms. Vera & Trudy, her Joy for All companion cat

Approximately 55% of the seniors we serve live alone.  For many of them, our volunteers are the only people they see and interact with the entire day.

One in five seniors report feeling lonely.

“I don’t have any family left. Meals on Wheels is truly my family.”

-Mr. Abe, Meals on Wheels senior

While most of us can’t imagine going a day without connecting with family and friends, numerous homebound seniors are spending day after day alone.

How you can support our seniors

 Donate

You can provide nourishment for seniors in the Asheville Buncombe County region. Every dollar you give helps us prepare and deliver a delicious, nutritionally-balanced meal to your homebound neighbors who might otherwise go hungry. Donate now to make a difference in your community.

Volunteer

What could you accomplish in an hour to an hour-and-a-half? If you volunteer with Meals on Wheels, you could do a lot of good during your lunch break. With a small investment of your time, you could have a lasting impact on the lives of 10 to 15 people in our community.

Receive a Meal

We understand that life gets busy. Often, it’s difficult for family members and friends to provide all of the day-to-day support that their loved one requires, especially when it comes to preparing midday meals. That’s why we’re here—to share the responsibility with you, ease your burden and give you peace of mind

Get in touch.

Please complete the form if you would like to learn more about Meals on Wheels of Asheville, Buncombe County, or would like to partner with our organization. If you are interested in volunteering, donating, or receiving a meal, please visit those individual pages or call our office M-F 8 am-4 pm at 828-253-5286