You can feed seniors in Eastern Iowa!

Horizons Meals on Wheels serves hot, nutritious meals to seniors in Eastern Iowa.

Each weekday you can provide nutrition to over 800 seniors in the Corridor!

The amount we are reimbursed is less than the cost of producing and delivering the meals.

We are seeking funding to 'fill the gap' and continue serving people in need.

The benefits to older adults we serve are numerous and meaningful:

50% of all diseases impacting older adults in Iowa are directly connected to lack of appropriate nutrient intake

Nationwide, food insecure seniors are at increased risk for chronic health conditions, even when controlling for other factors such as income: 60% more likely to experience depression 53% more likely to report a heart attack 52% more likely to develop asthma 40% more likely to report an experience of congestive heart failure



$10,000, with the additional donations we apply for, will cover the gap for 4 months.

Volunteer sits with the husband and wife he serves.

Providing Healthy Meals and Friendly Smiles

Headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Horizons Meals on Wheels helps older adults and persons with disabilities in Eastern Iowa meet their daily nutritional needs by delivering hot, fresh, restaurant-quality food.

Community Health and Nutrition Programs

Food is essential to well-being and it is important that everyone has access to food that is fresh and nutritious. Horizons strives to meet this goal through our Community Health & Nutrition Programs. One key program is Meals on Wheels, helping older adults and persons with disabilities meet their daily nutritional needs. The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity" (2003). Food is essential to well-being and it is important that everyone has access to food that is fresh and nutritious. The agency is striving to meet this goal through our Nutrition & Wellness Programs.

What YOUR support does: Dorothy's Story

One of the Meals on Wheels 89-year-old clients recently told us that she believes the program saved her life after her husband passed away about 9 years ago. Dorothy Benesh told us that after he died, she didn’t get dressed, didn’t eat and rarely even looked outdoors. Eventually, her family and friends convinced her to contact Meals on Wheels and according to her, her life changed. She began to get dressed every day and to anticipate the arrival of her mid-day meal and the volunteer who brings it to her. She appreciates the time her delivery person takes to check on her and to ensure that she is well. Simply put, Meals on Wheels makes a difference.

2017 Goals & Opportunities

NCOA, National Council on Aging reports for people with certain chronic conditions, proper nutrition is more than just a good idea. It’s an essential part of managing many health problems like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and more.

Older adults with chronic illnesses are especially at risk for poor nutrition, which can happen because of bad eating habits, loss of appetite, and decreased access to healthy foods because of limited mobility, money, or time.

You can change the lives of people in Eastern Iowa by making a gift today and sharing with your friends and family!

Statistical information provided by Meals on Wheels of America and the US Department of Aging.