Meals On Wheels West is a Santa Monica-based non-profit organization founded in 1974. The company is committed to delivering daily nutrition and social interaction to homebound elderly and disabled residents in Los Angeles' coastal communities. Its services, including the delivery of healthy meals, fresh fruit, and companionship, aim to improve the clients' quality of life and promote self-respect by enabling independent living.
In 2010, Meals On Wheels West served over 80,000 meals to 396 clients in Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Topanga, and parts of Marina Del Rey, at an average cost of $6 per day. The company ensures that no clients are turned away due to inability to pay.
The organization received its last grant investment on 30 June 2023 from the Elevance Health Foundation. Operating in the food delivery and food and beverage industries, Meals On Wheels West continues its mission of enabling clients to stay in their homes and remain self-sufficient longer, ultimately reducing the burden on public services and assisted living facilities.