Meals on Wheels Central Texas helps nearly 5,000 older adults and people with disabilities in Greater Austin live independently and age in place, reducing hunger, isolation, and improving quality of life.
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See The Impact We Are Making

70%

of new neighbors were at risk of malnutrition.

96%

of neighbors rely on fixed incomes to meet their daily needs.

40%

of new neighbors experienced food insecurity when they joined our program.

 

See the Impact You Make

Our community plays an intergral role in empowering thousands of Central Texas neighbors to live and age in place with dignity and independence. MOWCTX Impact Reports explore our programs, offer testimonies from community members positively impacted by our services, and offer insight on our organizational strategy and outcomes.

The numbers in our annual reports demonstrate the real impact our programs have each year. Whether you support Meals on Wheels Central Texas through volunteering, donating, or advocating, know that you help make a measurable impact.

 

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When Meals on Wheels came into my life, that was one of the
best things that ever happened to me.

Lionel D., MOWCTX client

 

80%

feel less lonely because of relationships built through our services.

83%

say Meals on Wheels helps them improve their health.

96%

feel safer knowing a driver will be visiting them at lunchtime.

Evidence-Based Research Supporting Older Adults

Meals on Wheels Central Texas conducts research to better understand and address the challenges facing older adults in Central Texas, including social isolation and malnutrition. In partnership with leading institutions such as Dell Medical School at The University of Texas, Texas State University, and The University of Texas at San Antonio, we evaluate the impact of our programs and medically tailored meals to improve health outcomes, strengthen independence, and support aging in place.

Our Stories

We are excited to present our July Mission Ambassador: Angela Olmeta. Originally from Venezuela, Angela moved to Austin from New York City with her husband and…
Imagine going days—or even weeks—without having a meaningful conversation with another person. For many older adults, that isn’t rare. It’s everyday life.…
a neighbor about to receive a meal from a volunteer
Excessive heat can be a danger for older adults. As we age, our bodies may have a harder time regulating temperature. We may also become more susceptible to…