Meals on Wheels of Ocean County continues to grow – quite rapidly. More than 286,000 meals were delivered to seniors across the entire county in 2025. That was an increase of 25,000 from 2024. And 2,295 seniors received meals and support, up from 1,700 the year before.
According to Meals on Wheels, 97% reported greater confidence in living independently thanks to the organization’s home visits; 95% said they had improved nutrition because of consistent meals.
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