The purpose of Anderson County Meals on Wheels is to deliver nutritious meals to individuals in need and to build community awareness and support to meet that need.  By providing these meals, Meals on Wheels assists the elderly and disabled in maintaining their health, independence, and quality of life. Nutrition is extremely important to maintain good health and Meals on Wheels provides 1/3 of the daily nutritional requirements for participants. Many would not be able to stay in their own homes without the assistance provided by the agency and its many volunteers.

 

Organized in June 1976, the program has grown from delivering 30 meals per day to an average of 650 meals per day. Hot, nutritious, and delicious meals are prepared and packed five days a week at the William Law Watkins Meals on Wheels Center.

 

The program receives no federal or state funds; therefore, Meals on Wheels depends on the generosity of the community for its survival. Ours is truly a program of “neighbors helping neighbors.”