Winchester Meals on Wheels

Winchester Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious meals to the homes of Winchester residents who are unable to shop for or prepare their own food. Any town resident in that situation can receive the service, which helps people keep eating well while living at home. The organization is a privately funded nonprofit, and its work depends on volunteers, from its governing board to the drivers who make the deliveries.

The meals are supplied by Winchester Hospital’s catering service, where staff dietitians plan the menus and supervise preparation. A volunteer board governs the organization, while a salaried coordinator handles its administration. Volunteer drivers carry the meals to clients’ homes, and the program counts them as an essential part of its success; without them, the meals would not reach the residents who depend on them.

What to Know

• The organization was founded in 1979.
• Prospective volunteer drivers can download a new driver form and a CORI background check form.
• Mike Toomey serves as the program’s coordinator.