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.
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.
Saturday and Sunday meals delivered by hand each week
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Festive meals for major holidays
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Boxes containing nonperishable meals provided before holidays when our centers must close
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Bags with two shelf-stable meals for times when emergencies delay our regular deliveries
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Packages containing nonperishable meals delivered in preparation for harsh winter weather
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Bags of shelf-stable food brought to those most at risk of malnutrition
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Citymeals has established a network of compassionate volunteers who help make our work possible.
Delivering meals on foot within walking distance of local senior centers
Pairing kindhearted individuals with their isolated neighbors in need of companionship
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Crafting cards to deliver on holidays, birthdays and special occasions
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Contacting our frail aged neighbors over the phone during a weekly call
Responding to mail from our meal recipients with personalized letters
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Packaging and serving meals at local senior centers
Working on special projects with the Citymeals Volunteer Department
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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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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