Meals on Wheels People

Meals on Wheels People delivers meals to adults age 60 and older who live in Multnomah or Washington County, Oregon, and Clark County, Washington. For Portland residents, the program offers a community option when shopping and cooking have become difficult. Its administrative address is 7710 SW 31st Avenue, and its general and meal-request phone is 503-736-6325.

Each delivery includes a nutritious meal and a visit from a trained volunteer, who also provides a safety check. The organization lists deliveries Monday through Thursday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and requires the recipient to be home to receive the meal. Volunteers are background-checked and trained. The visit does not replace medical care or emergency supervision, but it can provide regular contact for someone living alone.

The service is for adults 60 and older in those three counties. The organization says each meal costs more than $10 to prepare and deliver, but asks recipients to make a voluntary contribution of any amount rather than pay a required fee. It says inability to contribute will not interrupt delivery under the current policy. The page notes that continued operations may be affected by future federal decisions, so confirm current terms when enrolling.

Applications begin on the official meal-delivery page and can be completed online; callers can also phone with questions. Before applying, confirm that the address is on a route, what delivery frequency is available, how special diets are handled, what happens on holidays, and how to report an absence. Because someone must be home, coordinate deliveries with the person’s schedule and mobility, especially in a building with controlled access.

Meals on Wheels People serves the metro area and is not a City of Portland-only meal service. If the need goes beyond food—bathing, housekeeping, transportation, or caregiver relief—Multnomah County ADRC can connect families with other providers and programs such as Oregon Project Independence. Calling both organizations can separate a meal request from an assessment for functional support at home.