Help for Homebound Seniors
Meals on Wheels of Asheville Buncombe County delivers hot, nutritious meals and friendly visits to homebound seniors each weekday. Our meal delivery program provides vulnerable seniors with nutrition, companionship, and prolonged independence. It all begins with a meal!
One in six seniors is at risk for hunger.
Senior hunger has grown more prevalent in our community over the last few years. We are serving more seniors than ever in our nearly 50-year history. We provide meals each weekday to over 600 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.
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. Approximately 61% 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.
Supporting Our Senior Neighbors
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.
What could you accomplish in 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.
Ensuring your senior loved ones receive proper nutrition shouldn't add to life's daily stresses. When preparing meals becomes challenging, Meals on Wheels is here to help by delivering nutritious food, offering friendly check-ins, and providing peace of mind. By referring a senior to our service, you're not just arranging meal delivery – you're gifting independence, care, and reliable support to both your loved one and yourself.
