Claremore Meals on Wheels

For more than 50 years, Meals on Wheels has remained the most effective solution to address senior hunger and isolation. Now, working with our network, Meals on Wheels America has a bigger, bolder plan to serve more seniors.

More seniors are living alone and feeling isolated and lonely, and Meals on Wheels providers help them build meaningful connections through services like phone calls, friendly visits and opportunities to socialize with other seniors, as well as pet assistance to ensure they can keep living with their furry companions.

he best way to fight loneliness is with real, meaningful connection. A warm hello and a quick chat during a Meals on Wheels delivery might seem small, but it's a lifeline for homebound seniors. These moments of connection help keep them healthy and safe.

Many local Meals on Wheels providers go beyond meal deliveries with initiatives like friendly calling and visiting. These programs help ensure seniors feel less alone and stay connected to their community, even if they can't get out as much as they used to.

"I'm talking from my heart. I love this program. It makes me feel alive, like someone cares. And I know I'm not the only lonely senior."
Meals on Wheels client

n the Issue
Loneliness and Isolation

Staying connected is so important for our health and happiness. Relationships challenge us, excite us, keep our minds sharp, and bring joy and new opportunities into our lives.

But as we get older, things change. We might retire, lose loved ones or see our social circle shrink. Someone who used to be active can become isolated as their mobility decreases, and their world starts to feel smaller. Beyond feeling lonely, isolation can seriously impact our health and even shorten our lives.

\"This Is My Home, My Neighborhood.\"

Charlene is an independent and vibrant 82-year-old who has built a life full of love and memories in her cherished Maryland neighborhood. It's not uncommon to see Charlene out on her porch, maintaining her long-held position as a steady and visible presence in her tightly knit community.