How long have you been around?
Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties has been in existence for almost 35 years. The agency began service in 1973 as the "Stark/Wayne Nutrition Project," as a direct service of United Way of Central Stark County. In the course of its affiliation with United Way, the program underwent a second name change and became known as "Three Score Dining". The program remained with that moniker until October 1991, when it became an independent agency and adopted the Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties name.

What do you do?
The mission of MOWSW is to deliver nutritious meals daily and provide related support services to those members of our community who have a limited ability to shop and/or prepare meals for themselves. The purpose of our mission is to enable our participants to maintain the highest level of independence possible. Our agency delivers Monday through Friday.

How do you do it?
Getting 2,000 meals out to hungry recipients in a timely fashion five days a week is not as easy as the agency makes it look! The process begins bright and early each morning, as the day's meals, expertly planned by our on-staff dietitian, is prepared and assembled fresh at the agency's on-site commissary located in Massillon. From there, they are driven out to the agency’s 21 meal-delivery sites throughout Stark & Wayne Counties where site coordinators and staffers put the final touches on each meal. From there, several hundred dedicated volunteers take over, each delivering meals to clients along their designated routes.

What areas do you serve?
Click here to see a complete line up of our delivery sites. Still have questions? Give us a call at (330) 832-7220 or 1-800-466-8010.

Who qualifies for the Home Delivered Meal Program?
Individuals who are unable to make or be provided their own nutritious meals for any of the following reasons are encouraged to call for additional information:

• persons of any age.
• persons with disabilities.
• persons who are convalescing or who are ill.
• persons who lack the resources to prepare adequate meals for themselves.
• persons who are in frail health due to nutritional or health related instability.
• persons requiring service for short term or long-term.
•  persons who are young or old.
• as respite for the caregiver.

Further information is available by calling our agency at (330) 832-7220 or 1-800-466-8010 and contacting our Social Services department.

How quickly can service start?
The waiting period for service is generally 2-3 days of the initial phone call. More specific information can be given to you by our social services department when you call to apply.

How much does it cost?
Fees vary and are determined by out Social Service Department. Further information, as well as qualification for reduced cost meals, is available by contacting our social service department.

What Types of Meals are Available for Home Delivery?
All products prepared in our commissary are low sodium and low fat.  Diabetic meals are available.

• Hot Meal.
• Sack Suppers for use as a light supper or weekend meal.
• Breakfast - delivered for next day consumption.
• Frozen meals delivered in bulk combinations, once a week.  A useful alternative for a secondary meal or weekend meals.
• Liquid supplements, as ordered through a physician.
• Shelf Stable/Emergency meals are delivered in the winter in the event severe weather interrupts delivery.
• All meals meet 1/3 Required Daily Allowance (RDA).

When are meals delivered?
Meals are delivered by volunteers between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Clients MUST be home to receive the meals. Special arrangements can be made to accommodate a client who is unable to answer the door or open their own containers. MEALS WILL NOT BE LEFT IF THE CLIENTS ARE NOT HOME! Clients are expected to call the office 48 hours prior to cancellation. Clients who do not answer the door are considered "No Answer At Door" and are reported to the office for emergency contact. Lives have been saved because of the quick response of MOW volunteers and staff.

Who Qualifies for the Congregate Dining Program?
Individuals or their spouses who are over the age of 60 are invited to enjoy congregate dining. Attendees must be able to access transportation. Hot lunch is served over the lunch hour. Special evening meals are offered every other month at some sites. Contact the office for times and locations.

How can I volunteer?
Call our Volunteer Coordinator at 1-800-466-8010, click on our Volunteer Information Page, or send us a message at info@MOW-StarkWayne.org.

Did you know?
Meals on Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties provides a Speakers Bureau for social, professional, civic clubs, and organizations. Tours of the commissary are available. Call the Community Relations Department at 1-800-466-8010 for more information.

Do you accept memorials or donations? 
An independent agency, Meals on Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties is grateful for donations of money, in-kind services, equipment and volunteers. These contributions are important. Although clients contribute something towards the cost of their meals, most cannot afford the full cost. All donations benefit local individuals, young and old, in the Stark and Wayne communities.

Many families remember their loved ones who have benefited from the services provided by MOW by designating memorial donations. Gifts through wills and bequests are encouraged.

Honorariums recognizing the efforts of community minded individuals and businesses are welcomed. Contributions are tax deductible and can be mailed to:

Meals on Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties
2363 Nave Street SE
Massillon, Ohio 44646