James, did you know that nearly 1 in 2 seniors living alone lacks the income to afford their basic needs?

The number of older Americans living in poverty has risen since the 1970s, and today, seniors like Wilbert need you. January is National Poverty in America Awareness Month, and this is your chance to make a real difference all year long.

Imagine having to choose between paying bills and buying food. For many seniors, that’s the reality. This is where you can help. By making a monthly donation, you can provide steady, reliable support that can help ensure seniors get the meals and care they need — not just today, but every day.

Wilbert, an ordained minister, is adjusting to life alone after 64 years of marriage. On a fixed income, he struggles to afford food. But Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious meals straight to his door. “It’s really a blessing to have a hot meal delivered,” he says.

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Seniors like Wilbert are counting on your support this Poverty in America Awareness Month.

Millions of seniors like Wilbert are struggling, and the demand for Meals on Wheels continues to grow, meaning more and more seniors are waiting for help. Did you know...

-- The poverty threshold for older adults in 2023 was just $14,614 a year, or $281 a week.

-- 48% of seniors living alone lack the resources to meet basic needs.

-- 14% of older Americans live in poverty - that's 11.3 million seniors.

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These statistics are staggering, but there is hope. Even in the toughest times, seniors can count on Meals on Wheels to arrive at their doorsteps with a nutritious meal and a smile. Local Meals on Wheels providers deliver meals and social connection to over 2 million seniors like Wilbert every year.

Yet, millions of seniors are still waiting for meals and moments of connection, and we need your help to change that. By becoming a monthly donor, you can provide the consistent, dependable support needed to End the Wait™ — because hunger and isolation don’t take a day off, and neither should our commitment to seniors in need.