MOWMC covers the cost of meals for 89% of those we serve - through your support.
Click the link above or call 609-695-3483
Imagine being elderly and frail, with no family or close friends to turn to for help. Imagine no longer having the strength to prepare your own meals or go grocery shopping. Imagine opening your kitchen cabinet to find nothing but saltine crackers and ramen noodles because your fixed income barely covers the cost of rent and medications. Imagine feeling isolated and alone, with a growing sense of helplessness and hopelessness.
These are the realities facing many of the most vulnerable older adults in our community.
Now, imagine an organization ready to make a difference. Meals on Wheels of Mercer County provides nutritious meals to support participants' physical health, while caring volunteers deliver more than food - they offer friendly visits, wellness checks, and meaningful human connection that help combat social isolation.
Imagine the difference you can make. Your support can help ensure that no older adult in our community has to face hunger or isolation alone.
- There are over 2 million adults over the age of 60 in New Jersey (almost 25% of the population)
- 14% of seniors are threatened by hunger
- 24% of seniors live alone
- 26% of seniors have a disability
- Seniors eating less than 1 vegetable a day: 18.4%
- Seniors eating less than 1 fruit a day: 30.5%
Data Source: Meals on Wheels America 2026 Fact Sheet for New Jersey
Many Ways to Give
You may give one time or arrange a recurring monthly, quarterly, bi-annual or annual gift by visiting our Donation Page.
- Recurring Giving
- Donor Advised Fund (DAF) - Learn more here
- Planned Giving
- Major Gifts
- Workplace Giving
- Facebook Fundraiser
- Donate items (pet food, Ensure(R), or hygiene and incontinence supplies)
- Matching Gifts
- Office Operations & Program Related Wish List
- Donate pet food (see our list of needed items here!)
- Corporate Support (click for more information!)
- GoFundMe Fundraiser
- Ebay
- iGive
- NJ Employee Charitable Giving Campaign
- Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD's) - Learn more here
*Unfortunately, due to food safety guidelines, we can not accept fresh food donations.
To donate via check, please send to:
Meals on Wheels Mercer County
320 Hollowbrook Drive
Ewing, NJ 08638
For questions regarding our donation options, please contact our office at donate@mealsonwheelsmercer.org or call 609-695-3483
For a current list of our Individual, Foundation and Corporate Supporters, please see our Annual Report
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