Citymeals on Wheels provides a continuous lifeline of nourishing meals and vital companionship to nearly 22,000 of our homebound elderly neighbors. Since 1981, we've delivered 70 million meals to older New Yorkers in need. We're committed to ending elder hunger in New York City by 2040.
Weekend, holiday and emergency meals for vulnerable older New Yorkers.
Home-delivered meals for Saturdays and Sundays.
More about weekend meals
Festive meals for major holidays.
How Citymeals celebrates
Special meals delivered ahead of major holidays.
More about holiday boxes
Meals for localized emergencies.
How Citymeals helps
Ensuring recipients have food on hand in case of extreme weather.
Emergency Package details
Supplemental food delivered to those most at risk of malnutrition.
More about Mobile Food Pantry
Citymeals offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to support homebound elderly New Yorkers.
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Delivering meals on foot and by car from local older adult centers.
Reaching out to isolated elderly New Yorkers over the phone for a weekly chat.
Assembling food packages at Citymeals Distribution Center in the Bronx.
Crafting cards for our meal recipients for holidays, birthdays and special occasions.
Citymeals also provides support to older New Yorkers through special initiatives, trainings and advocacy work.
Educating Citymeals staff and volunteers to better support our meal recipients.
About our trainings
We are able to promise that 100% of your donation will be used for the preparation and delivery of meals, thanks to our partnership with the City of New York, Citymeals board members and certain designated grants for administrative expenses.
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