Meals on Wheels
Since our humble beginnings fifty years ago, Meals on Wheels of Ocean County has grown into one of New Jersey’s largest and most efficient provider of senior support services. Each year, we provide meals and outreach services to over2,000 Ocean County seniors. Whether it’s Meals on Wheels, our Community Cafe, or Outreach Services the work we do provides nutrition, comfort and meaning to the lives of our seniors.
Our Mission
We are driven by a passionate belief that senior citizens deserve to lead happy, healthy and above all, meaningful lives. From fifty years of experience, we know the best way to accomplish this: By doing everything we can to keep them in the environment where they’re most comfortable—at home.
The Importance of Home
We like to think of our seniors’ homes as Memory Galleries, filled with reminders of the people and places that give their life meaning. A family picture on the mantle, a scrapbook of vacation photos, a simple painting on the wall…these are the things that give their lives context and emotional significance. No hospital, assisted living or nursing home facility can replace that.
By the Numbers in 2024…
- Prepared & delivered nearly 260,000 meals to 1,700 Ocean County Seniors
- Outreach Workers helped 490 more seniors with information and assistance
- 500 seniors attended a Community Café for meals and socialization
- The cost to prepare and deliver each meal has increased 28% since 2020
- Our drivers traveled around the globe 11 times in 2024 delivering meals
Of the over 2,000 Seniors served…
- 65% Live Alone
- 43% over the age of 85
- 67% female
- 85% are frail
- 56% have a high nutritional risk
- 98% more confident on MOW
That’s what we call “going the extra mile” for someone you know and love!
Our Outreach office serves over 1,400 seniors for nearly 30,000 action items per year.
