Our Mission

Pickens County Meals on Wheels exists to combat the effects of hunger, loneliness and isolation on those citizens living in Pickens County, and to provide a lifeline through the use of caring volunteers.

Pickens County Meals on Wheels was born in 1980 out of the community's concern for its older neighbors who were in need of a hot, nourishing meal but were unable to provide it for themselves. In 1979, the Pickens County Service Organization documented the need, and a community-lead effort was quickly undertaken to begin a Meals on Wheels program.

Our home-delivered hot meal program is administered by a 15 member volunteer Board of Directors composed of concerned Pickens County citizens. Pickens County Meals on Wheels employs a staff of 2.25 which consists of two part-time staff and a full-time executive director.

Meals are purchased from two local hospitals and one local caterer. We have grown from serving 10 individuals initially to serving more than 200 individuals each weekday. Eligibility is need-based to Pickens County residents. Meals are served free of charge.

Meals on Wheels contributes to the improved physical health of Pickens County seniors. Good nutrition is vital to this vulnerable population. Equally important is the companionship and compassion that comes with each meal delivered to the homebound elderly. Meals on Wheels enables the elderly to remain at home and maintain their daily independence.

Pickens County Meals on Wheels volunteers assist recipients who experience critical health problems that would go unattended otherwise. Our mission statement reflects the importance of the lifeline our volunteers represent.