Meals on Wheels Feeds Newark Seniors

Volunteers at Newark Senior Center work to provide meals and companionship to local elderly residents.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Meals on Wheels, a nonprofit organization that delivers meals to elderly and disabled individuals, operates out of the Newark Senior Center in New Jersey. The program relies on a team of dedicated volunteers who prepare, package, and distribute meals to local residents who are unable to shop or cook for themselves.

Why it matters

Meals on Wheels plays a vital role in supporting the health and independence of Newark's senior population, many of whom live alone and struggle with mobility issues. The program not only provides nutritious meals, but also valuable social interaction and a wellness check for vulnerable members of the community.

The details

At the Newark Senior Center, volunteers arrive early each morning to begin preparing the day's meals. They work in the center's kitchen, cooking, packaging, and labeling the meals before loading them into insulated bags for delivery. Volunteers then fan out across the city, driving predetermined routes to bring the meals directly to the doorsteps of Meals on Wheels recipients.

  • Meals on Wheels volunteers arrive at the Newark Senior Center early each morning to begin preparing the day's meals.
  • Volunteers package and label the meals before loading them into insulated bags for delivery.
  • Volunteers then fan out across the city, driving predetermined routes to bring the meals directly to the doorsteps of Meals on Wheels recipients.

The players

Meals on Wheels

A nonprofit organization that delivers meals to elderly and disabled individuals who are unable to shop or cook for themselves.

Newark Senior Center

The facility where the local Meals on Wheels program is based, providing a kitchen and other resources to support the meal preparation and delivery efforts.

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What they’re saying

“Delivering these meals is the highlight of my day. It's so rewarding to know that I'm making a difference in someone's life.”

— Sarah Johnson, Meals on Wheels Volunteer (delawareonline.com)

“Without Meals on Wheels, I don't know what I'd do. They've been a lifeline for me, both in terms of the food and the companionship.”

— Emily Davis, Meals on Wheels Recipient (delawareonline.com)

What’s next

The Newark Senior Center is always in need of additional volunteers to support the Meals on Wheels program. Interested community members can sign up to volunteer on the center's website.

The takeaway

Meals on Wheels is a vital community service that helps to ensure the health and well-being of Newark's senior population. Through the dedication of its volunteers, the program is able to provide not only nutritious meals, but also a crucial connection to the outside world for those who might otherwise be isolated.