How To Help
Volunteer
With nearly 8,000 consumers to serve each year, it is no surprise that one of our biggest needs with this program is a strong corps of volunteers!
Individual Volunteers
Individuals are needed to help in the kitchen to prepare meals (must be 16 or older) and to go on deliveries to consumers' homes. It is a great way to meet people in your community. Help is needed most on weekday mornings, and individuals can volunteer on a daily, weekly, monthly, or even a seasonal basis.
Congregations, Community Groups, & Youth Groups
Your group can adopt a local kitchen as a service project. Plenty of one-time and ongoing opportunities are available.
Businesses
Employers can enroll in our Employee Release program for Meals On Wheels, where employees are allowed time off during the work day to deliver meals. Many companies choose one day per month that a small group of employees will help at the local kitchen.
Click here for more information on volunteering with us.
Donate
Because not all consumers are able to contribute towards the cost of their meal, the program relies on outside donations to allow the service to continue. You can help continue Lutheran Service Society's Meals On Wheels program with financial support.
Click here to donate online or to print a donation form to send with your check or money order. Be sure to indicate "Meals On Wheels" for your gift to be directed to the program.
Kitchens are also in need of supplies, like paper products, that can add up in cost. Crafts and other items to be used for favors for the consumers are also a welcome contribution. To get an idea of what is needed at your local kitchen, please call our toll-free Meals On Wheels hotline at (866) 496-6640.