Anderson County Meals on Wheels

About Us

The purpose of Meals on Wheels - Anderson is to deliver nutritious meals to individuals in need and to build community awareness and support to meet that need. By providing these meals, Meals on Wheels assists the elderly and disabled in maintaining their health, independence, and quality of life. Nutrition is extremely important to maintain good health and Meals on Wheels provides 1/3 of the daily nutritional requirements for participants. Many would not be able to stay in their own homes without the assistance provided by the agency and its many volunteers.

Organized in June 1976, the program has grown from delivering 30 meals per day to an average of 650 meals per day. Hot, nutritious, and delicious meals are prepared and packed five days a week at the William Law Watkins Meals on Wheels Center.

The program receives no federal or state funds; therefore, Meals on Wheels depends on the generosity of the community for its survival. Ours is truly a program of “neighbors helping neighbors.”

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How to Receive Meals.....

Referral Process:
Family members, agencies, churches, hospitals, physicians and neighbors refer possible participants. Trained volunteers follow up with a visit to determine eligibility. Eligibility is based on need for assistance, not income guidelines, and participants of the program are elderly or disabled and homebound, they typically live alone with no family or friends near by for support.

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