Meals on Wheels of Lancaster and Central PA Food Bank have developed a new partnership initiative. On a monthly basis, non-perishable boxes of food are provided to low-income seniors by utilizing a home-delivered model. The boxes contain goods such as canned goods, shelf-stable milk, juice, cereal and other nutritious foods. These goods are provided by the USDA. To learn more about eligibility criteria for this program, please contact us or the Central PA Food Bank: 717-564-1700 or visit centralpafoodbank.org.
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Everyone deserves fresh, healthy meals and to feel cared for. In our community, food insecurity is a real challenge—made harder when transportation is limited, when grappling with health concerns while living alone, or when cooking meals at home is no longer possible. That’s why our mission is to provide nutritious, home-cooked meals, delivered to your doorstep by a caring volunteer, to support your independence and well-being within the comfort of your own home.
We deliver more than food, however. Our volunteers bring kindness, a smile, and a quick check-in that helps ensure our clients are nourished— body and soul. Together, we’re working toward a vision where everyone in our community has what they need to live well at home. It starts with food.
Below you will find a wealth of information about the different diet types that we offer. Want to know if we serve your area? Check out our service map here. If you or someone you know would like more information, please contact us.
Diet Types
Regular Diet Meals
$9.50/day
With every delivery, our clients receive one hot meal (consisting of protein, vegetable, and starch) and a brown bag lunch (containing a sandwich OR salad, bread & butter, fruit, juice, milk, side salad, and dessert)
Gluten Friendly Meals
11.50/day
With every delivery, our clients receive one hot meal (consisting of a protein and two sides) and a brown bag lunch (containing a salad OR sandwich, bread & butter, fruit, juice, milk, side salad and dessert). Our gluten friendly meals are made without gluten but they are made in the same kitchen space where gluten is being used. *Meals will be labeled according to diet type to ensure that the food items included in your delivery are gluten friendly*
Therapeutic Diet Meals
$11.50/day
The diet types available are: Low Sodium, Cardiac, Renal, Low Vitamin K, and Mechanical Soft, Soft Foods, and Puree. *Diabetic Meals are available and are prepared according to ADA guidelines that advise specified calorie counts of 1500, 1800 or 2200. Please inquire for more information.
With every Therapeutic Diet Meal delivery, our clients receive: One hot meal (containing a protein, a starch, and a vegetable) and one brown bag lunch (containing bread & butter, sandwich, fruit, juice, and milk). *Meals will be labeled according to your diet type to ensure that the food items included in your delivery meet your dietary needs.*
*To receive any variation of a Therapeutic Diet we require a doctor’s prescription. These meals must be delivered five days per week, Monday through Friday.*
Vegetarian Meals
$11.50/day
With every delivery, our clients receive one hot meal (consisting of a protein and two sides) and a brown bag lunch (containing a salad OR sandwich, bread & butter, fruit, juice, milk, side salad and dessert). *Meals will be labeled according to diet type to ensure that the food items included in your delivery are vegetarian.*
Regular Diet Menu
Example of 6 week rotation
Day 1
- Hot Meal:
- Sesame Chicken
- Rice
- Peas & Carrots
- Cold Bag:
- Ham & Cheddar Sandwich
- Coleslaw
- Peaches
- Beverage Pack
- Pudding
Day 2
- Hot Meal:
- Western Omelette
- Roasted Red Potatoes
- Broccoli & Cauliflower
- Cold Bag:
- Garden Salad
- Fruit Cocktail
- Cookies
- Beverage Pack
Day 3
- Hot Meal:
- Turkey Tetrazzini
- Vegetable Blend
- Stewed Tomatoes
- Cold Bag:
- Chicken Salad Sandwich
- Macaroni Salad
- Mandarin Orange Fruit Cup
- Yogurt
- Beverage Pack
Day 4
- Hot Meal:
- Tacos de Carnitas
- Plantains
- Fiesta Corn
- Cold Bag:
- Garden Salad
- Applesauce
- Brownie
- Beverage Pack
Day 5
- Hot Meal:
- Swai (White Fish)
- Rice w/ Peas & Carrots
- Asparagus
- Cold Bag:
- Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
- Pasta Salad
- Pears
- Rice Krispy Treat
- Beverage Pack
Day 1
- Hot Meal:
- Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken
- Mashed Potatoes
- Creamed Spinach
- Cold Bag:
- Egg Salad Sandwich
- Coleslaw
- Fruit Cocktail Cup
- Beverage Pack
- Jello
Day 2
- Hot Meal:
- Hamloaf
- Scalloped Potatoes
- California Blend
- Cold Bag:
- Garden Salad
- Mandarin Oranges
- Brownies
- Beverage Pack
Day 3
- Hot Meal:
- Vegetarian Lasagna
- Ginger Carrots
- Green Beans
- Cold Bag:
- Lebanon Bologna & Swiss Sandwich
- Macaroni Salad
- Bananas
- Yogurt
- Beverage Pack
Day 4
- Hot Meal:
- Meatballs & Mushroom Gravy w/ Egg Noodles
- Italian Veg Blend
- Tapioca Pudding
- Cold Bag:
- Garden Salad
- Mixed Fruit Cup
- Beverage Pack
Day 5
- Hot Meal:
- Pecan Crusted Tilapia
- Normandy Blend
- Corn
- Cold Bag:
- Chicken Salad Sandwich
- Cucumber Salad
- Pineapple Cup
- Beverage Pack
- Pudding
Day 1
- Hot Meal:
- Stuffed Peppers
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Cold Bag:
- Corned Beef & Swiss Sandwich
- Macaroni Salad
- Pears
- Coffee Cake
- Beverage Pack
Day 2
- Hot Meal:
- Yankee Pot Roast w/ Carrots
- California Veg Blend
- Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy
- Cold Bag:
- Garden Salad
- Apple Slices
- Pudding
- Beverage Pack
Day 3
- Hot Meal:
- Oven Fried Chicken
- Mac-n-Cheese
- Stewed Tomatoes
- Cold Bag:
- Tuna Salad Sandwichs
- Pasta Salad
- Mandarin Oranges
- Jello
- Beverage Pack
Day 4
- Hot Meal:
- Lasagna
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cold Bag:
- Garden Salad
- Peaches
- Cookies
- Beverage Pack
Day 5
- Hot Meal:
- Salmon
- Long Grain White Rice
- Brussel Sprouts
- Cold Bag:
- Turkey & Cheddar Sandwich
- Potato Salad
- Fruit Cocktail
- Yogurt
- Beverage Pack
Day 1
- Hot Meal:
- Chicken Pot Pie
- Veg Blend
- Apple Cobbler
- Cold Bag:
- Tuna Salad Sandwich
- Cole Slaw
- Banana
- Beverage Pack
Day 2
- Hot Meal:
- Cheeseburger
- Baked Beans
- Corn
- Cold Bag:
- Garden Salad
- Pears
- Coffee Cake
- Beverage Pack
Day 3
- Hot Meal:
- Cabbage Rolls
- Mashed Potatoes
- Veg Blend
- Cold Bag:
- Salami & Provolone Sandwich
- Red Beet Eggs
- Fruit Cocktail
- Brownies
- Beverage Pack
Day 4
- Hot Meal:
- BBQ Pulled Pork
- Sweet Potatoes
- Brussel Sprouts
- Cold Bag:
- Garden Salad
- Mandarin Oranges
- Lemon Bars
- Beverage Pack
Day 5
- Hot Meal:
- Potato Crusted Cod
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cold Bag:
- Chicken Salad Sandwich
- Potato Salad
- Pineapples
- Pudding
Day
- Hot Meal:
- Meatloaf w/ Gravy
- Mashed Potatoes
- Stewed Tomatoes
- Cold Bag:
- Ham & Cheddar Sandwich
- Cucumber Salad
- Bananas
- Yogurt
- Beverage Pack
Day 2
- Hot Meal:
- Honey Baked Chicken Thighs
- Green Beans
- Squash Blend
- Cold Bag:
- Garden Salad
- Applesauce
- Jello
- Beverage Pack
Day 3
- Hot Meal:
- Kielbasa
- Pierogis w/ Onions
- Red Beets
- Cold Bag:
- Chicken Salad Sandwich
- Macaroni Salad
- Clementines
- Coffee Cake
- Beverage Pack
Day 4
- Hot Meal:
- Chicken Fettucini Alfredo
- Tusvan Veg Blend
- Peach Crumble
- Cold Bag:
- Garden Salad
- Pears
- Peanut Butter Cookies
- Beverage Pack
Day 5
- Hot Meal:
- Parmesan Swai (White Fish)
- Roasted Red Potatoes
- Broccoli
- Cold Bag:
- Lebanon Bologna & Swiss Sandwich
- 3 Bean Salad
- Chocolate Pudding
- Beverage Pack
Day 1
- Hot Meal:
- Chicken Cordon Bleu
- Pesto Noodles
- Carrots
- Cold Bag:
- Tuna Salad Sandwich
- Coleslaw
- Banana
- Rice Krispy Treat
- Beverage Pack
Day 2
- Hot Meal:
- Pork Chop
- Mashed Potatoes
- Green Beans
- Cold Bag:
- Garden Salad
- Pineapples
- Brownies
- Beverage Pack
Day 3
- Hot Meal:
- Beef Stew
- Cornbread
- Mixed Veg
- Cold Bag:
- Turkey & Provolone Sandwich
- Red Beet Eggs
- Apples
- Lemon Bars
- Beverage Pack
Day 4
- Hot Meal:
- Chicken & Waffles
- Carrots
- Green Beans
- Cold Bag:
- Garden Salad
- Mixed Fruit Cup
- Vanilla Pudding
- Beverage Pack
Day 5
- Hot Meal:
- Maryland Crab Cakes
- Roasted Red Potatoes
- Veg Blend
- Cold Bag:
- Egg Salad Sandwich
- Pasta Salad
- Yogurt
- Pears
- Beverage Pack
Senior Food Boxes
Food for Thought Library
The Food for Thought Library celebrated its grand opening in May 2025! We have been gradually curating a creative space built to nourish minds and spark connection. Managed by staff and volunteers, our library offers books, resources, puzzles and games to the community at large. We exchange these materials with our clients through their home-delivered meals services to encourage them to stay active and engaged at home. Learn more here.
Lettuce Taco-bout Books Club
Lettuce Taco-bout Books Club was started in 2024 by the creative minds of our staff and volunteers! Their sense of community and love for reading helped bring the Food for Thought Library to life the following year. They meet every other month on Thursdays at 4 PM at Meals on Wheels. Each member of the book club makes a suggestion for the book to read, and the suggestion is drawn blindly. Everyone is invited to bring a favorite snack to share. Bring your curiosity and please join us! Learn more here.
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Community Resources
Here in Lancaster County, we have a very active community that wants to help you meet your needs. Meals on Wheels wants to help you get connected. Check out the number of resources that are available to you and jump right in!
Hunger Free Lancaster County
HFLC is a coalition of more than 30 nonprofits dedicated to fighting food insecurity throughout Lancaster County. Meals on Wheels is a proud participant of this coalition as we represent aging seniors who cannot provide nutritious food for themselves. Together, our goal is to provide three meals a day for every Lancastrian. Learn more about the work and the resources available in Lancaster County by visiting the HFLC website.
Lancaster County Office of Aging
Area Agency on Aging whose purpose is to provide needed support to seniors throughout Lancaster County.
Lancaster County Food Hub
Rooted in Faith & Compassion, we provide services that honor the dignity of all by striving to meet basic human needs.
Lancaster County Assistance Office
Through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, you can apply for benefits (such as LIHEAP, SNAP and Health Care Coverage) at the Lancaster County Assistance Office.
United Way of Lancaster County
United Way of Lancaster County sets the stage for progress by connecting innovative people with new and existing opportunities to create, fund, advocate, and volunteer to help remove barriers for people by increasing nonprofit organizations' capacity to do good work and helping businesses more actively participate in this work so more people can live healthier, happier lives. One of their most notable resources is PA 211 East which is a free, confidential, non-emergency, comprehensive information and referral service that connects Berks, Carbon, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Northampton, and Schuylkill county residents with the health and human services they need. You can reach them by calling 211 or 855-567-5341 or visit their website: https://pa211east.org/Lancaster/
Lancaster Downtowners
Lancaster Downtowners is a network of people who share a common passion for downtown Lancaster as the community of choice for their senior years. Downtowners includes individuals who have already retired and are living in the city, others who anticipate living downtown for their senior years, and younger people supportive of the Downtowner's initiative.
Service Area Map
We have grown exponentially over the years! We have merged with multiple Meals on Wheels programs over the years and we aspire to continue our growth. Take a look at this map to see which areas we service in Lancaster County. We deliver to the zip codes shaded in blue. All areas are approximate. Contact us for more information about the services we provide!
