Minneapolis, MN

METRO MEALS ON WHEELS INC

EIN 31-1501057

Housing, Food & Basic Needs Food Security & Nutrition Seniors People with disabilities

Mission

Metro Meals on Wheels, as the association of independent Meals on Wheels programs in the Twin Cities metro area, leads the effort to ensure individuals receive the nutritious meals and the human connection they need to live independently.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About METRO MEALS ON WHEELS INC

Metro Meals on Wheels is the association of local Meals on Wheels programs serving the Minneapolis–Saint Paul (Twin Cities) metropolitan area. It coordinates support services for neighborhood meal programs and helps ensure home-delivered meals and volunteer social visits reach seniors and people with disabilities who cannot reliably prepare or access nutritious food. ([meals-on-wheels.com](https://meals-on-wheels.com/about/))

The organization operates at scale through its member network and centralized services (kitchen partnerships, billing/administration support, training, advocacy and grantmaking) to increase the sustainability and reach of local programs. In fiscal year 2024 (April 1, 2023–March 31, 2024) Metro Meals on Wheels reports delivering 1,770,817 meals to 10,303 people and using donated volunteer time to expand service capacity. ([meals-on-wheels.com](https://meals-on-wheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/MOW_AnnualReport2024-Web-1.pdf))

Notable achievements

Large-scale meal delivery (FY2024)

Delivered 1,770,817 meals to 10,303 people in FY2024 (April 1, 2023–March 31, 2024), demonstrating substantial reach across the Twin Cities network.

Veterans meal program launch

Launched a targeted program, funded in part by the Minnesota Legislature and Department of Veterans Affairs, to deliver meals and social visits to veterans at risk of hunger and social isolation.

Culturally specific meal offerings

Expanded culturally appropriate meal options through local partnerships (including Hmong, Halal and Mexican menus) to better serve the region’s diverse older adult populations.

At a glance

Total assets: $4.9M
Annual revenue: $8.8M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 31-1501057
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Website: meals-on-wheels.com
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Four-star rating on Charity Navigator and publicly listed as a vetted donor-facing nonprofit.

Member organization of Meals on Wheels America, aligned with national standards and networks.

Strong program efficiency in FY2024: approximately 91% of expenses reported as program services (high program-service ratio).

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