Meals on Wheels
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Lexington Community FoundationWith the support of the volunteers and your generosity, Meals on Wheels can continue to provide healthy meals to those in need.
$1,056
raised by 12 people
$10,000 goal
Support Meals on Wheels – Lexington
Our Mission: Meals on Wheels Lexington provides hot, nutritious meals and friendly daily check-ins to homebound neighbors, helping them remain independent and connected to the community.
Why Your Gift Matters: Every weekday, our kitchen prepares hot lunches for individuals who cannot cook for themselves due to illness, disability, or a doctor’s orders. Along with nourishment, we provide a vital link to the outside world.
- Serving Lexington for over 40 years
- Locally cooked meals since 1983
- 35 meals delivered each weekday (≈ 9,100 meals per year)
- Meals delivered by volunteers from local businesses and churches
Who We Serve (Eligibility): Meals are available to individuals who are unable to prepare meals due to illness, disability, or a doctor’s orders. Services are generally referral-based.
Meal Contribution & Payment Options
- Seniors age 60+: Suggested contribution $5 per meal
- Individuals under 60: $7 per meal
- No one age 60+ is denied service due to inability to contribute
- Medicare, Medicaid, and Title XX accepted
Contact Us: If you know someone who could benefit from Meals on Wheels, call 308-324-2498 and ask for Whitney.
Every Meal Makes a Difference!
Your gift helps deliver not just food, but comfort, connection, and care to a neighbor in need.