Citymeals on Wheels

Citymeals on Wheels provides a continuous lifeline of nourishing meals and vital companionship to our homebound elderly neighbors. Learn more about how we do it and see our work in action .

Meal Programs

Citymeals delivers weekend, holiday and emergency meals to frail aged New Yorkers, ensuring they never go a day without a nutritious meal and a warm visit.

Weekend Meals

Saturday and Sunday meals delivered by hand each week
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Holiday Meals

Festive meals for major holidays
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Holiday Boxes

Boxes containing nonperishable meals provided before holidays when our centers must close
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Emergency Meals

Boxes with three shelf-stable meals for times when emergencies delay our regular deliveries
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Emergency Food Packages

Packages containing nonperishable meals delivered in preparation for harsh winter weather
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Mobile Food Pantry

Bags of shelf-stable food brought to those most at risk of malnutrition
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Volunteer Programs

Citymeals has established a network of compassionate volunteers who help make our work possible.

Meal Delivery

Delivering meals on foot within walking distance of local senior centers

Friendly Visiting

Pairing kindhearted individuals with their isolated neighbors in need of companionship
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Handmade Cards

Crafting cards to deliver on holidays, birthdays and special occasions
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Senior Chat

Contacting our frail aged neighbors over the phone during a weekly call

Senior Script

Responding to mail from our meal recipients with personalized letters
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Kitchen Helpers

Packaging and serving meals at local senior centers

Office Helpers

Working on special projects with the Citymeals Volunteer Department

Aging Initiatives

Citymeals understands the importance of nourishing vulnerable older New Yorkers – and being there for them when they need it most. That’s why we provide support through special elder care initiatives.

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FEATURED MEAL RECIPIENT

Arlene

As a young girl, Arlene couldn’t wait for the school day to end so she could sit in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and read. “I had the perfect spot where no one could find me. It was so peaceful.” Read more

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100% of your donation will be used for the preparation and delivery of meals, thanks to our partnership with the New York City Department for the Aging, along with gifts from our board of directors and others designated for administrative expenses.

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