Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels recipients at front door
Nutritious, Chef-Prepared Meals for Seniors

Wilder’s Meals on Wheels provides affordable, nutritious meals to older adults and people with disabilities. Caring volunteers deliver these meals every weekday and serve as a lifeline for many people who live alone in our community.

Our program is offered in partnership with Metro Meals on Wheels. Our delivery area includes the Midway, Frogtown and surrounding neighborhoods of Saint Paul.

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About the Program

More than a good meal

With Meals on Wheels, you get more than nutritious foods. We offer:

  • Affordable, made-from-scratch meals delivered Monday through Friday
  • Regular visits with friendly delivery volunteers
  • Diabetic friendly and heart healthy meals, with menus reviewed by a dietitian.
  • Accommodations for special diets, including renal, gluten-free, mechanical soft, puree, vegetarian and kosher.
  • Busy schedule? We offer weekly delivery of the same great meals that can be reheated at your convenience.

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Meals on Wheels recipients in backyard

How to Apply

Our Meals on Wheels program is open to older adults and people with disabilities who live in the Midway, Frogtown and surrounding neighborhoods of Saint Paul, along I-94 between Snelling Avenue and Downtown.

Meals and delivery are organized through Metro Meals on Wheels. You can start the application process for yourself, a client or a family member by calling Metro Meals on Wheels at 612-623-3363. You may also start the process by filling out a short form.

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Volunteer

Volunteer to Deliver Meals and Smiles

By serving as a Meals on Wheels volunteer, you support the well-being and independence of your neighbors. It takes about an hour over lunch time to deliver hot meals to seniors and people with disabilities in our community.

We encourage you to invite someone to join you. Delivering meals is a rewarding experience for families and teams of employees.

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