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Home Delivered Meals
Nourishing Bodies Minds Spirits at Home
More than food. It’s comfort, care, and connection.
If you or a loved one are homebound and unable to shop or cook, Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula is here for you. Our Home Delivered Meals program provides hot, nutritious meals delivered directly to your door—along with a friendly visit and a safety check from one of our caring volunteers or staff members.
Since 1972, we've helped thousands of seniors and disabled adults maintain their independence, improve their health, and feel connected to their community—all from the comfort of home.
HDM PROGRAM
What We Deliver
We are the only program on the Monterey Peninsula delivering meals five days a week, Monday through Friday, with a bonus meal on Friday for the weekend.
Each daily delivery includes:
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Breakfast items (milk, cereal, juice, fresh fruit)
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A hot, freshly prepared lunch entrée (includes protein, vegetable, and 600+ calories)
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Soup or salad
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A sandwich and dessert
Menus vary daily and are reviewed monthly by a registered dietitian to meet senior nutrition guidelines. Vegetarian and diabetic-friendly options are in development—stay tuned!
HEALTHY NUTRITION
Everyone deserves access to high-quality nutrition—especially those who need it most.
At Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula, we go beyond basic meals. Thanks to community support, we deliver freshly prepared, locally sourced meals made with care. Our ingredients include certified grass-fed beef, No Antibiotics Ever™ chicken, and fresh seafood from Monterey Bay—all tailored to meet the unique dietary needs of our clients.
Powered by Volunteers
With the help of over 500 dedicated drivers and driver teams, our volunteers clock more than 187,000 miles annually, delivering meals and smiles directly to the doorsteps of those who need them most.
Delivery Area
We deliver throughout the Monterey Peninsula, including: Carmel, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Valley, Del Rey Oaks, Marina, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Sand City, and Seaside.
If you live in Salinas or South Monterey County, please contact Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley at (831) 758-6325.
No One Waits. Everyone is Served.
At Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula, we believe that when someone is hungry and homebound, help should never be out of reach. That’s why we’re proud to say:
There is no waitlist for our home-delivered meal program.
Thanks to the generosity of donors like you, we’re able to respond immediately when a neighbor needs us—delivering healthy, freshly-prepared meals and a caring connection without delay.
Your support makes this possible.
Because hunger can’t wait. And neither can hope.
At Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula, we believe that when someone is hungry and homebound, help should never be out of reach. That’s why we’re proud to say:
There is no waitlist for our home-delivered meal program.
Thanks to the generosity of donors like you, we’re able to respond immediately when a neighbor needs us—delivering healthy, freshly-prepared meals and a caring connection without delay.
Your support makes this possible.
Because hunger can’t wait. And neither can hope
Delivery Times
Deliveries are made Monday through Friday between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
We are closed on weekends and select holidays. Friday deliveries include an extra meal for the weekend.
Voluntary Contributions
While there is no cost to receive meals, we invite clients to contribute what they can. A monthly statement shows the number of meals received. Contributions help sustain the program. No one is ever turned away for inability to pay
Nutritious food. Friendly faces. Lifesaving support.
Our nutrition-forward Home Delivered Meals program is more than just a meal—it is a lifeline. Each delivery promotes health, independence, and connection, reducing isolation and restoring dignity for older adults, veterans, and adults with disabilities.
