About Us
Meals on Wheels of Lancaster is a nonprofit organization serving our community since 1967. We provide ready-to-eat meals to older adults, people living with disabilities, and neighbors recovering from illness or injury—anyone who needs support to live safely at home.

Our meals are prepared fresh each day in our professional kitchen by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. Every weekday—including holidays—clients receive both a hot and a cold meal delivered right to their door.

The organization is guided by a community-based Board of Directors and managed by an Executive Director and staff team, supported by hundreds of caring volunteers. Together, we are committed to nourishing our neighbors and helping them remain independent at home.

Organization history
Meals on Wheels began in London during World War II, when the British Red Cross delivered meals to older adults displaced by the war. The grassroots movement quickly spread overseas, and in 1954 the first U.S. program was launched in Philadelphia by social worker Peg Toy at the Lighthouse Community Center. Today, Meals on Wheels programs operate across the country, ensuring that no neighbor goes without food or care.

Our story begins on April 24, 1967, when the first meals were delivered through a local effort led by the Pilot Club of Lancaster with support from local churches and community groups. What began with a few volunteers and clients has grown into a nonprofit serving hundreds of neighbors every weekday.

Today, Meals on Wheels of Lancaster provides freshly prepared meals to who cannot cook for themselves. With the help of volunteers, donors, and community partners, we continue the mission that began more than 50 years ago: nourishing our neighbors with food, care, and connection.