Together we can prepare for our aging senior population
A Kitchen at Capacity,A Future in Motion
For 35 years our kitchen has been the cornerstone of nourishment for Rockland's older adults, operating tirelessly to meet the needs of our community. But as the number of seniors in our area is projected to double within the next three to five years, the demand will far exceed its capacity.
The film, an appeal
Experience the future facility of Meals on Wheels
Watch it, then share it. Explore the proposed designs and renderings to see what is possible. Every person who understands what is at stake brings us closer to breaking ground.
What we do today
The need and the plan
Meeting tomorrow's demand: our kitchen expansion blueprint
To meet this challenge, Meals for Tomorrow is being brought to life: a state of the art kitchen at our Nanuet home. An expansion is the solution, designed by and built by a dedicated Rockland County team. With plans finalized and ready for construction, it is more than a kitchen. It is a promise to sustain and serve the growing needs of our neighbors for decades to come.
Capacity
Today
1,500meals a day
Once the kitchen is built
5,000meals a day
Three times the capacity. Multiple shifts. No senior turned away.
- Designed by
- Lighthaus
- Construction manager
- Joe Montana
Our kitchen today vs. the kitchen of tomorrow
Good for the whole county
More than meals
Culinary training
Care and case management
Voices of support
I have seen firsthand the tremendous impact Meals on Wheels Rockland has on the lives of seniors and food insecure families in Rockland County. I proudly support the Meals for Tomorrow Capital Campaign and commend the organization for investing in the future so it can continue serving the Rockland community for generations to come.
Meals on Wheels Rockland delivers far more than meals. In partnership with the Office for the Aging, they provide hope, safety, dignity, and connection to older adults who might otherwise face isolation and food insecurity. Supporting this campaign is an investment in the well being of our seniors and in the future resilience of Rockland County.
Help us build it
Every gift moves this kitchen closer to improving the quality of life for our aging neighbors.