Mission: Citymeals on Wheels' mission is to provide a continuous lifeline of nutritious food and human contact to homebound elderly New Yorkers in need, thereby helping them live with dignity in their own familiar homes and communities. Citymeals supplements the New York City Department for the Aging's weekday meal program.
Target demographics: homebound elderly New Yorkers
Direct beneficiaries per year: over 18,000 frail aged New Yorkers
Geographic areas served: New York City
Programs: Citymeals on Wheels' programs include weekend meals, holiday meals, holiday boxes, emergency meals, emergency food packages, and a mobile food pantry