~700
seniors served every weekday
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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 2026-10-04
61%
of those served live alone
200+
pets fed weekly through the Pet Care program
171,700
meals delivered July 2025 through June 2026, 25,272 more than the year before
1,205
seniors served July 2025 through June 2026
320
volunteers delivered meals July 2025 through June 2026
Step upThree ways to act
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 →ProgramsWhat the work looks like
Daily meal delivery to homebound seniors across Buncombe County (Monday–Friday, between 9: 30 AM and 12:30 PM)
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 · Meals on Wheels ABC — 2026 Impact Report (July 2025–June 2026). Data as of 2026-10-04.