Our History
In 1972, Reverend James W. Kendell, pastor of the First Christian Church, along with a group of local church members, civic organizations, and many local individuals invested their time and resources into creating the Meals On Wheels of Winter Haven program. The program was later relocated to our present location at 620 6th Street NW. MOW is a non-profit corporation, chartered by the State of Florida.
Our Mission
The Mission of Meals on Wheels of Polk County shall be to provide hot, nutritionally balanced meals and a daily contact to the homebound residents of the Polk County area. Our program provides a means of independence for many of our senior citizens – in some cases, it is a means of survival.
MEALS ON WHEELS, INC., is a non-profit organization, actively supported by churches, civic organizations, businesses, and hundreds of active volunteers and residents throughout the Polk County Area.
Next Event
SPRING/SUMMER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO DELIVER MEALS!
Meals on Wheels could really use your help!
Our Northern friends will be leaving in April and not return until October. If you would be interested in driving one day a week during the spring/summer or being a substitute
PLEASE call 299-1616
Apply online at www.mealsonwheelspolk.com
Year round routes also available
Upcoming Events
You will choose the quantity on Order Form. Please use the shipping and name address of the recipient. Thank you.
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Special Thanks
We would like to thank the generosity of the George W Jenkins Fund within the GiveWell Community Foundation for giving us a $15,000 Grant. Thank you for your support!
Thank you for your Empower 2018 grant of $5,000 to help with Website Upgrade and Online Volunteer Application forms. Meals on Wheels has been built on our Volunteers and Donations from our Generous Community!
Special Thanks
We would like to acknowledge the generosity of the Publix Super Markets Charities for giving us $5,000 to help us continue our mission. Thank you for your support!
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We’re grateful to receive a @Darden Citizen Restaurant Community Grant from our local LongHorn Steakhouse, Olive Gardens & Red Lobsters. This grant helps us advance our mission To Deliver a Hot, Nutritious Meal and a Daily Contact to the Homebound.
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We would like to thank Winn-Dixie for giving us $5,000 to help us continue our mission. Thank you for your support!
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We would also like to thank Florida Natural Growers Foundation for giving us $5,000 to help us continue our mission. Thank you for your support!