Meals on Wheels of Asheville & Buncombe County
Food Security · Asheville, NC · est. 1976
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.
~700
seniors served every week
61%
of those served live alone
200+
pets fed weekly through the Pet Care program
146,428
meals delivered last year, a record high
Donate
Every dollar helps prepare and deliver a nutritionally balanced meal to a homebound neighbor who might otherwise go hungry.
Donate →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.
Volunteer →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.
Learn / Share →Programs
- 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 2026-06-07.