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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

Browse recent press releases on Meals on Wheels People programs and events. For press inquiries, email [email protected].

April 22, 2026 – Meals on Wheels People Launches Public Phase of Capital Campaign for Eastside Resource Center

March 2, 2026 – Meals on Wheels People Earns Accreditation from the Food Is Medicine Coalition for Medically Tailored Meals Program

April 3, 2025 – Federal Cuts Threaten Essential Services for Older Adults

March 4, 2024 – Trillium Community Health Plan Grants Meals on Wheels People $1.75M to Support Medically Tailored Meals Program

Oct. 23, 2023 – Meals on Wheels People Seeks 1,500 Volunteers for Annual Donate Dinner Campaign Nov. 18-22, 2023

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

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