More than a meal — it’s a friendly face at your door.
For homebound neighbors across LaPorte County, our volunteers deliver a hot meal, a friendly check-in, and the dignity of independence at home.
Independence, dignity, self-respect — delivered.
We nourish and enrich the lives of homebound, seniors and disabled persons by providing hot meals delivered daily by caring community volunteers. Meals on Wheels LaPorte County seeks to be a collaborative leader by expanding services to our clients, allowing them to continue living independently, with dignity and self-respect.
Every meal comes with a wellness check — a quick, caring conversation that can catch a fall, a missed medication, or just a moment of loneliness before it becomes a crisis. We honor our clients’ desire to remain in their own homes through one of the most successful social solutions in America.
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The volunteers who bring my meals are like family now. They check on me, ask about my day, and always bring a smile. I don’t know what I’d do without this program.
Dorothy M.
Meals on Wheels Client, Michigan City
Three ways to be part of the story
Whether you need a meal, want to volunteer, or want to support our work — there’s a place for you.
Receive Meals
Nutritious meals delivered to your door, Monday through Friday. Hot meals, frozen options, and special diets available for homebound seniors.
Learn More →Volunteer
Make a real difference in a senior’s day. Deliver meals and provide companionship on your route. Flexible schedules available.
Sign Up →Donate
Your generous donation helps us deliver more meals and reach more seniors. Every $8 provides a nutritious meal and a friendly visit.
Give Now →Getting Started Is Simple
Here’s how to enroll your loved one in three easy steps.
Reach Out
Call us at 219.872.9117 or fill out the registration form online.
Quick Assessment
We’ll learn about dietary needs, schedule, and any access details.
Meals Begin
Hot meals arrive on weekdays — usually within a week of signing up.
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The volunteer who delivers my lunch is the only person I see most days. That friendly face at my door means the world to me. It’s not just a meal — it’s proof that someone remembers I’m here.
Robert, 84
Client since 2019 · LaPorte
Help us deliver another 100,000 meals.
Your gift today funds tomorrow’s deliveries. Every dollar stays local, feeding homebound neighbors across LaPorte County.
$8
One meal
$40
A week of meals
$2,000
A year for one neighbor