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Resources for At-Home Living

There are many other non-profits that Meals on Wheels works with to help their clients stay in their homes and live independently. Follow the links below for more resources.

Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly

Non-profit organization dedicated to reducing social and emotional isolation and loneliness while promoting well-being and independence among older adults in the Twin Cities Metro Area.

Meal Delivery by State/National Areas:

If you live outside of the 7 county metro area use these links to find information about a local program in your area.

NAPS - Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors

Information about nutrition for senior citizens in MN.

Senior-Sites

Nutrition Guidelines for Senior Citizens.

Store to Door

Non-profit that delivers weekly groceries to home-bound and elderly individuals.

Vital Aging Network

Non-profit organization which builds the individuals and civic capacity of older adults to create vital communities in which people of all generations work together to find the right balance between meeting the individual needs of its people and achieving the common goal.

Xcel Energy Low-Income Energy Conservation Project

Provide low-income people in the metro area with free energy efficiency assessment and new appliances please call 612-623-3363 for more information.

Visit www.CaringBridge.org

CaringBridge provides free websites that connect people experiencing a significant health challenge to family and friends, making each health journey easier.

CareNextion

CareNextion is a free web-based tool anyone can use to coordinate caregiving for a senior.

Food Support

The Food Support program in Minnesota is a county-run federal nutrition program that helps people get the foods they need to maintain a healthy diet. Review the Food Support Screening tool to determine if you can receive benefits to help stretch your food budget. Generally, households that have incomes below 165% of the poverty level are eligible for benefits.

News & Events

Twin Cities MOW
10/14/11 11:26 AM

Metro Meals on Wheels now makes it even easier to get involved with the Blizzard Box Blitz! If you can't pack boxes, you can sure spare $10 to sponsor a Blizzard Box and help feed seniors in our communities.

10/14/11 11:24 AM

A nutritious diet is important, particularly for seniors, to avoid illness, recover from injury and live longer lives. That’s why Metro Meals on Wheels has partnered with Minnesota’s Nutritious Food Coalition, a statewide effort to increase participation in the state’s Food Support, formerly Food Stamp, program.