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Learn more about the impact Meals on Wheels People has throughout the Portland-Vancouver metro area through these highlights of our television, print, and online press coverage.
2026
KOIN, June 10, 2026
How The Diner in Vancouver Offers ‘Comfort Food That Makes a Difference’
Oregon Business, June 10, 2026
100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon 2026
KGW, April 21, 2026
From Sunshine to Supper, Solar Power Fuels Thousands of Meals for Seniors Around Portland Area
KOIN, March 25, 2026
Meals on Wheels People Cooks Up ‘Tailored’ Meals for Hospital Patients Returning Home
Montavilla News, March 6, 2026
Meals on Wheels People’s Eastside Hub
KGW, March 5, 2026
Seeing Food as Medicine for a Healthier Life
2025
Oregonian, Nov. 16, 2025
Meals on Wheels People Delivers a Lot More Than Food: Season of Sharing 2025
KGW Straight Talk, Nov. 11, 2025
‘Like a Tsunami’: Oregon Food Bank Warns SNAP Delay Creating Unprecedented Demand Across the State
Oregonian, Oct. 31, 2025
Food Aid Organizations Were Already Facing Huge Demand. Here’s How They’re Tackling the New Hunger Crisis
KGW, Oct. 28, 2025
With SNAP Cutoff Looming, Meals on Wheels in Portland Prepares for Surge in Need
Stumptown Savings, Sept. 24, 2025
What a $49,000 Grocery Bill Looks Like: Inside a Week at Meals on Wheels People
Oregonian, June 5, 2025
Readers Respond: Cuts Affect the Fragile and Frightened
Oregon Business, May 27, 2025
MOWP Ranks on 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon in 2025
Portland Mercury, April 28, 2025
Be a Hero in Your City!
Oregon Capital Chronicle, April 22, 2025
Sen. Wyden Meets Portland Seniors to Talk Trump Threats to Social Services, Meals on Wheels
KOIN, April 21, 2025
US Sen. Wyden Wants to Keep Meals on Wheels ‘Off the Chopping Block’ for Federal Funds
The Columbian, April 15, 2025
‘Anxiety Is Through the Roof’: Federal Cuts Worry Meals on Wheels People Leaders as Need Increases in Clark County
Fox12, April 11, 2025
Meals on Wheels People in Portland on Alert as Federal Cuts Threaten Services
KOIN, April 4, 2025
Meals on Wheels People Sounding the Alarm on Fed Cuts: 400,000 Meals Go Away
Portland Monthly, March 20, 2025
The Age Wave Is Here — Is Portland Ready?
2024
Portland Monthly, Oct. 16, 2024
When a Meal Means Everything: How You Can Help This November
Oregon Business, Oct. 14, 2024
MOWP Ranks on 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon in 2024
Portland Monthly, Aug. 20, 2024
The Hidden Struggle in Our City: Addressing Senior Hunger and Isolation
50plus Magazine, July 28, 2024
Retired Mail Carrier Dave McGann Delivers Comfort and Smiles
Portland Business Journal, June 14, 2024
Driving Environmental Change: MOWP Does More Than Feed the Community
KOIN, May 30, 2024
Meals on Wheels People Fights Social Isolation in Senior Community
KATU, April 9, 2024
KATU and KUNP Employees Support Sinclair’s Day of Service with Meals on Wheels People
The Columbian, March 5, 2024
Meals on Wheels Gets 2 Grants for $1.7M for Meals Tailored to Those Just Released From Hospital
KGW8, Jan. 16, 2024
‘We Try to be Here, No Matter What:’ Nonprofits Continue Feeding the Hungry in Portland Despite Winter Storms
2023
Fox12, Dec. 20, 2023
Meals On Wheels People Builds Community at Dining Centers Across Portland Metro
Fox12, Nov. 29, 2023
Ayo Elise Learns More About Giving Tuesday
KGW8, Nov. 22, 2023
‘It feels so good to give’: Research Shows Volunteering Is Good for Mental and Physical Health
KGW8, Nov. 20, 2023
Donate Dinner to a Senior in Need
KOIN 6, Nov. 17, 2023
Supporting Neighbors in Need with Meals on Wheels People
Fox12, Nov. 16, 2023
New Seasons and Meals on Wheels People Partner to Make Holidays Brighter
K103 Mornings with Stacey & Mike, Nov. 13, 2023
Stacey & Mike’s Helping Hands for Meals On Wheels People
Tigard Life, Oct. 29, 2023
Tigard Seniors Are Ecstatic at Re-opening of Long-closed Senior Center
Oregon Business, Oct. 9, 2023
MOWP Ranks No. 15 on 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon in 2023
Willamette Week, July 19, 2023
MOWP’s Diner Named to Best of Portland 2023
KOIN, July 3, 2023
Meals On Wheels People at Waterfront Blues Fest
Eater, June 13, 2023
MOWP’s The Diner Named One of the Finest Diners in Portland and Beyond
Oregon Business, June 2, 2023
MOWP Ranks No. 70 on 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon in 2023
Fast Company, April 25, 2023
How Meals on Wheels Became Frontline Climate Workers
Oregonian, April 6, 2023
Readers Respond: Fight Hunger Locally, Nationally
Press Releases
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April 3, 2025 – Federal Cuts Threaten Essential Services for Older Adults
Sept. 28, 2023 – Meals on Wheels People Tigard Center Reopens for Congregate Dining Oct. 2
July 5, 2023 – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici to Participate in Delivery Route July 10