Programs
On Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, dedicated volunteers deliver nutritious meals to homebound neighbors in need of nourishment and a friendly visit.
“I had kidney disease. Your program was a great help to me at a period of high stress in my life. Thank you so much.” -Helen E (Santa Monica Client)
Delivering More Than a Meal
MOW West’s core heritage program that delivers a LA County dietitian approved hot meal, a side, fruit, and milk to homebound seniors, people living with disabilities, and people living with chronic illnesses of all ages. Our wellness checks monitor health & wellness.
Community Connections Friendly Calling
Meals on Wheels West volunteers call clients weekly for friendly conversations which increases socialization and reduces loneliness. Our wellness checks monitor and report on health and wellness, with a focus on mental health. We make referrals to our more than 60 partner agencies.
Supporting Veterans on the Homefront
Meals are delivered to veterans and their spouses of all ages and eras, regardless of discharge status. The friendly visits and wellness checks reduces isolation of older veterans and helps younger veterans adapt to civilian life.
Heal Healthy at Home
Medically appropriate home-delivered meals are provided to recently discharged hospital and physical rehab facilities patients, decreasing hospital readmissions, emergency room visits, and lowering healthcare costs.
Connecting Generations
An intergenerational volunteer initiative that encourages young people to give back to their community. Students, youth groups, and other community-minded people are teamed with adult drivers to deliver meals to older adults and other Meals on Wheels West clients.
Keeping People and Pets Together
MOW West provides pet food and emergency veterinarian treatment to the pets of our low-income clients. The Center for Disease Control reports that having pets has measurable health benefits and decreases loneliness.
Emergency Preparedness
All clients are provided an emergency preparedness kit that includes three days of food and water, an emergency radio/flashlight, space blankets and survival information.
Getting Started
Homebound residents of Santa Monica, Venice, Marina del Rey, Pacific Palisades, and Malibu who are unable to shop or cook for themselves are eligible. If you have any questions or concerns regarding eligibility, please call us at 310-394-5133, extension 1.
Fill Out Our Client Application
Due to an unprecedented increase in need, Meals on Wheels West is now operating a waitlist for clients requesting financial assistance. Our team will do everything possible to connect you with alternative community food resources while you wait for an opening in our program.
If you are able to enroll as a private pay client ($10 per meal), service can begin right away.
We understand how difficult the situation is and are working urgently to expand our resources so we can reach more neighbors in need as soon as possible.