Meals On Wheels Atlanta

Meals On Wheels Atlanta (MOWA) is a nonprofit founded in 1965 to address hunger and isolation among older adults. Its main program delivers meals at home, but it does not cover the entire metro area: the website limits service to low-income Fulton County residents age 60 and older in Buckhead, East Point, Hapeville, and the City of Atlanta. The office is listed at 1705 Commerce Drive NW; start screening by calling 404-351-3889 or using the online form.

Meals are designed with a dietitian and chef, and listed options include low sodium, carb-controlled, mechanical soft, vegetarian, renal, and Ensure-only plans. The form asks for ZIP code, age, and annual income so the organization can confirm service area and eligibility before enrolment. Other options include a 30-day supply of shelf-stable food, emergency pantry supplies, and pet food for households that need it. The site does not promise every option for every address or publish one universal waiting period.

MOWA says a large share of its funding comes from private donations, so it is a nonprofit service rather than an automatic county entitlement. If someone lives outside the delivery area or does not meet the income criteria, contact Fulton County STARline or Empowerline to locate a public or partner alternative. Ask about delivery frequency, meal type, prescribed diets, cost, and how to report a change in the recipient’s condition. The official website links its social accounts.