Neighborhood Meals on Wheels
Our Nation’s Most Vulnerable are Looking to You
Today, the average life expectancy is at a record high of 79 years. As we get older, even the most independent among us may experience physical declines or financial hardship that strips away our independence. Add to that an increase in geographic mobility of our families, and the result is millions of seniors left behind, hungry and alone.
Volunteer
Volunteers are the heart and soul of Meals on Wheels. Learn more about opportunities to get involved.
Donate
We are a Section 501(c)(3) with no funding by the state or federal government. We rely solely on the donations of individuals and local businesses.
Contribute
Local organizations and corporations allow Neighborhood Meals on Wheel to continue helping the elderly and disabled.
Volunteer
For many seniors and people with disabilities, the trusted Meals on Wheels volunteer who shows up every day with a hot meal and a warm smile is the only person they see or speak to all day. This special delivery is a reason for each recipient to get up in the morning and have something to look forward to! It doesn’t get any better than that!
Volunteer Responsibilities
Meals are delivered every weekday during lunchtime hours. Routes take a maximum of two hours to complete. You can volunteer as often as you like – based on your schedule. Volunteering just once a month can make a significant difference to those in need!
Meals are picked up in Duluth and delivered to between eight and ten homes per route in the Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Berkeley Lake, and Duluth areas of Gwinnett County.
Everyone is welcome – and encouraged – to volunteer. Men and women, young and old, families, retirees, professionals – come make a difference in the life of one member of your community! What a great feeling!
Other Ways to Get Involved
While delivering meals is our biggest volunteer need, there are still a number of ways you can get involved with Meals on Wheels. You may choose an activity from the list below or share your own ideas with us. These volunteer opportunities are also excellent ways to help seniors and individuals with disabilities in your community! We look forward to working with you to brighten someone’s day!
Volunteer Responsibilities
- Buy and Decorate Oven Mitts for Delivery Drivers
- Create Greeting or Birthday Cards for Recipients
- Bake Cupcakes for Someone’s Birthday and bring an extra big smile to their face
- Make Placemats
- Decorate Lunch Bags
- Create No-Sew Fleece Blankets
- Assemble “We Care” Packages
- Do Yard Work and/or Small House Repairs
- Host a Fundraiser
Donate
For many seniors and people with disabilities, the trusted Meals on Wheels volunteer who shows up every day with a hot meal and a warm smile is the only person they see or speak to all day. This special delivery is a reason for each recipient to get up in the morning and have something to look forward to! It doesn’t get any better than that!
Neighborhood Meals on Wheels is a charitable nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) and is not funded by the state or federal government. Contributions are our primary source of funds. Please consider making a generous donation:
Support one week of meals for $25
Support one month of meals for $100
Support one year of meals for $1,300
Our Contributors
Contributing to Neighborhood Meals on Wheels is a rewarding way to give back. We owe so much to the generation before us, and this is a wonderful way to show we care. It is through the support and generosity of our friends and neighbors by way of private and corporate donations that Meals on Wheels can continue to help the elderly and disabled maintain their sense of independence and enhance their quality of life. Your participation is vital!
Join Us.
If you are in need of assistance, we’d love to help! If you interested in joining us in the journey to provide seniors with nutritious, appetizing meals, let us know.