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Food Security · Asheville, NC · est. 1976

Meals on Wheels of Asheville & Buncombe County

Provide hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniors so they can remain independent in their own homes — reducing hunger and isolation, improving safety, and increasing quality of life.

The recordOrg-reported · as of 2026-07-02
~700
seniors served every weekday
61%
of those served live alone
200+
pets fed weekly through the Pet Care program
146,428
meals delivered last year, a record high
1,155
seniors served last year (FY July 2024–June 2025)
314
volunteers delivered meals last year (about 200 volunteering weekly)
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Donate

Every dollar helps prepare and deliver a nutritionally balanced meal to a homebound neighbor who might otherwise go hungry.

Volunteer

Deliver meals on a route that takes about two hours — and for many seniors, you may be the only person they see all day.

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Learn / Share

Founded in 1976 and marking 50 years of service in 2026, this is a frontline safety net for vulnerable seniors. Learn how a meal and a knock on the door keep people safe at home.

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ProgramsWhat the work looks like
Daily meal delivery to homebound seniors across Buncombe County (Monday–Friday, before noon)
Informal wellness and safety check on every visit
Pet Care program providing food for clients' pets
Sources (public information, compiled independently): Meals on Wheels ABC — Home · Meals on Wheels ABC — Volunteer. Data as of 2026-07-02.