Meals on Wheels of Central MD

Meals on Wheels of Central MD enables people to live independent at home through the provision of nutritious meals, personal contact and related services. Started in 1960, MOWCM has grown into one of the largest Meals on Wheels programs in the country and the largest in Maryland, serving 1.3 million meals annually.

Meals on Wheels of Central MD delivers two nutritious meals daily to the aging and disabled to help them remain in place at home with dignity. MOWCM also provides additional assistance through SNAP screenings, case management, and healthcare partnerships to increase the clients' overall quality of life.

Volunteers pack meals in our central kitchen, deliver meals from a local distribution site, grocery shop for clients, and call clients to reduce social isolation.

Student volunteers can earn SSL hours packing meals at our central kitchen (14+) or crafting service projects to brighten the days of our clients. Teens and youthcan also volnuteer with a parent to delivermeals, grocery shop, or call clients, but these opportunities will not count towards SSL hours.