Home Delivered Meals

Senior Support

Meals on Wheels | Home Delivered Meals

Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency is proud to offer Northwest Michigan Meals on Wheels. This program continuously dedicates itself to serving home delivered meals. We understand as people grow older, leaving the house may be more challenging. That’s why we offer home delivered meals for seniors. When seniors sign-up for home delivery, they receive more than just a meal. They receive a team of volunteers that deeply care for them. Along with home delivered meals for seniors, Meals on Wheels offers senior luncheons at various locations. Furthermore, if you need assistance you can give us a call today.

Get Started and Receive Senior Home Delivered Meals

Get Started Receiving your Meals on Wheels. Click to give us a call today to get started.

Monthly Menus. Check out what’s being served in your region.

Senior Luncheon Schedule. Various locations for your convenience.

Find further information about Meals on Wheels.

Additional Information

The actual cost of each meal averages $8.03 per meal. Eligible seniors contribute $4.00 per meal as a donation. Furthermore, we do not deny anyone service because of their inability to contribute. Additionally, all of the donations we collect go back into the program to be able to purchase more meals as well as minimize the necessity for waiting lists.

In fact, we deliver frozen meals once per week or we tailor a program to fit a clients’ needs as well as location. Certainly, the meals we provide are enough to be the main meal of the day. However, funding for Meals on Wheels is not always sufficient to meet the needs to every eligible senior. Furthermore, meals may not be available for everyone who qualifies. We suggest you contact us today to check for eligibility.

Of course we offer various meal plans. In summary, some people may receive Meals on Wheels for a week or two following hospitalization. Ultimately, we are here to support your needs.

Currently, strict therapeutic diets are not available at the present time. However, we do offer a few changes for diabetics, lower sodium, and those requiring mechanically adjusted or renal meals. Additionally, skim milk is served upon request.

Menus are designed to contain a wide variety of well-balanced nutritious meals. Each meal consists of a protein-rich entree, fruit, vegetables, bread, milk, and dessert.

For more information about Meals for Wheels residents of Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties can contact Jennifer Watkins, Amber Wininger, or Lisa Robitshek at: Please call x1 or Call.

Missaukee and Wexford County residents may contact Amanda Mettler: Call

The toll-free number throughout our service area: Call

A Special Message:

During this time of heightened concern and uncertainty around COVID-19, we remain committed to the safety, health, and well-being of the seniors and families we serve, as well as our staff and volunteers.

We actively take precautions at all levels of our organization, ensuring we follow CDC recommendations. As a result, we have developed procedures that our staff and volunteers practice diligently. To get started, receive your Meals on Wheels today. Additionally, check out the Meals on Wheels Senior Luncheon schedule. Meals change monthly, so see what’s being served.

NMCAA's Meals on Wheels program offers home delivered meals. Through this program we are able to provide seniors with home delivered meals.

Implementing Safety

Meals on Wheels of NMCAA COVID-19 Mitigation Plan

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recommends COVID-19 guidelines, and we implement the following plans through their recommendations:

Once a week delivery of frozen meals has replaced daily hot meal deliveries.
Staff conduct friendly assurance/safety checks as needed.
Suggested meal donation will remain $4 per meal.
Meals on Wheels and Older Americans Month

National Older Americans Month | Listen to Our Podcast

In this podcast episode, host Erica Austin and guest co-host Ryan Buck discuss Older Americans Month and the Meals on Wheels program. They interview Lisa Robitshek, manager of Meals on Wheels at NMCAA, and Karen Burdick, a volunteer driver. Lisa explains that Meals on Wheels is a national program, but each operates locally. Meals on Wheels provides nutritious meals, helping seniors stay at home and ensuring their safety. Karen highlights the meaningful relationships formed between drivers and seniors, along with the extra support drivers provide.

The episode also celebrates Older Americans Month. NMCAA participates by collecting and sharing stories from clients and volunteers. These stories advocate for programs like Meals on Wheels. The hosts and guests emphasize the power of storytelling and how it impacts both seniors and volunteers. This episode shines a light on the critical role of Meals on Wheels in supporting the independence and well-being of older Americans.

The Collective Us Podcast

Food Programs

Guided by the commitment to fight hunger in our community, NMCAA supports individuals who need food assistance through monthly distribution and senior nutrition programs.

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Commodity Supplemental Food Program
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Meals on Wheels
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The Emergency Food Assistance Program

Food Programs

Guided by the commitment to fight hunger in our community, NMCAA supports individuals who need food assistance through monthly distribution and senior nutrition programs.

Learn More

Commodity Supplemental Food Program
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Meals on Wheels
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The Emergency Food Assistance Program