Food and Nutritional Services 2019

Volunteers Make Our Programs Possible

Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency’s Food Programs

NMCAA provides four food programs, each of which have distinct requirements. Meals on Wheels, Congregate Meal Sites for seniors, The Food Program, and The Commodity Supplemental Food Program assist people in maintaining nutritional needs. If you would like to volunteer or donate please give us a call.

About Meals on Wheels

Serving Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford counties

Meals on Wheels’ overall goal is improving the health and quality of life of homebound seniors by delivering vital nutrition, compassionate visits, and safety checks so seniors can live nourished lives with independence and dignity. As well as home delivered meals, Meals on Wheels also hosts Senior Luncheons in various locations.

Meals on Wheels Car Banks can be seen at over 100 businesses throughout Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford counties. Every dollar counts and our big-hearted local businesses raise over $5,000 each year from their customers.

“The hot meals are appreciated, but the thing that I look forward to most is seeing my drivers. The conversations give each day a good start and the interactions make me feel a part of something. I live alone and have no family nearby; but, I am strong-willed and look at the positive side of things. With Meals on Wheels and my love of gardening, I do not have to worry about stuff that is still down the road. Thank you!”

Betty’s Story

Volunteer with Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels Volunteers in Action

Local quilters hand make beautiful quilts, placemats, and walker bags throughout the year to hand out to area seniors for use during the colder seasons.

Delivering “so much more than a meal”, volunteers and staff are the heartbeat of the services we provide. All that we do would not be possible without community involvement and outreach!

Through rain, snow, sleet, or hail… our Meals on Wheels drivers deliver!

Many area schools and youth groups make hundreds of cards each year to give to our seniors at special times to bring a smile. This act of kindness builds community connections and contributes to the mental well-being of many of our homebound residents.