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End the Silent Crisis

Millions of seniors are facing a twofold epidemic of hunger and loneliness. Yet, this silent crisis still doesn’t receive the attention it deserves.

With the aging population projected to reach 93 million in the next decade and many seniors struggling to afford basic necessities, it's time to rewrite this story. Join us in harnessing our collective power to eliminate hunger and combat isolation among homebound seniors.

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The Silent Crisis of Senior Hunger and Loneliness

End the Silent Crisis

Imagine a senior sitting at home alone – a grandmother, aunt, great-grandfather or brother –struggling in silence with hunger and loneliness. It's a heartbreaking reality for millions of older Americans. 

Research shows that 10 million seniors are threatened by hunger, a staggering statistic amplified by the prevalence of isolation among seniors. Yet, this twofold epidemic isn’t getting the attention it demands.

That's why we need your help. Together, we can sound the alarm and end this crisis.

In our world, a meal is more than a meal; it’s comfort, hope, and a way to ensure that no aging neighbor is left to suffer in silence. Meals on Wheels America and local Meals on Wheels programs are leading the charge to end this epidemic. With your support, we can shatter the silence, mobilize a diverse and committed coalition and give our homebound seniors the dignity and care they deserve.

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Meals on Wheels and local Meals on Wheels programs are committed to providing seniors with nutritious meals, friendly visits, and safety checks that not only improve their health and well-being but also help them remain independent in their own homes and feel acknowledged and valued by their community. 

Join our movement. There’s nothing as contagious as kindness: every volunteer recruited, meal delivered, and senior who no longer has to live with hunger and loneliness brings us closer to ending this silent crisis. 

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Holiday Gift Guide

The best holiday gifts go beyond simply function or fashion - they’re meaningful. This year, with vulnerable populations like seniors still at extra risk, charitable gifts might even help save lives. We compiled a list that can get you started in finding the perfect gifts for friends, family, neighbors, co-workers and loved ones. These gifts will be sure to warm their hearts and put smiles on their faces, knowing that they made the world a better place.

This guide includes a range of options, from products to activities, that all support a very worthy cause: Meals on Wheels America.

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