By including Meals on Wheels People in your estate plans, your future gift will serve older adults in our community for years to come, ensuring they receive the meals, support, and connections they depend on. Your legacy can be a promise to older adults — for care, dignity, and not feeling forgotten for generations to come.

Join the Jean Wade Legacy Society

We’re honored to recognize donors who include Meals on Wheels People in their estate plans as members of the Jean Wade Legacy Society. Meals on Wheels People founder Jean Wade built a legacy of compassion that continues today — with Meals on Wheels People serving more than 1.5 million meals to over 11,400 people each year.

When you include Meals on Wheels People in your estate plans, you’ll join a dedicated group of supporters carrying Jean Wade’s vision forward.

Members receive:

Invitations to special events

Exclusive impact updates

Recognition as a Jean Wade Legacy Society member

A legacy gift costs nothing today, but its impact can be felt for years to come.

Gifts Through Your Will or Trust

Including Meals on Wheels People in your will or trust is a simple way to provide nutrition support for our older neighbors. By designating a specific gift amount, percentage of your estate, or contingent beneficiary, your smart planning will help protect the future of those you love and the mission important to you.

Helpful Information

Legal name: Meals on Wheels People

Address: PO Box 19477, Portland, OR 97280

EIN: 93-0584318

If you need to create your will, Meals on Wheels People has partnered with FreeWill to provide a free online will preparation tool. To create your legacy today, go to freewill.com/mowp.

Create Your Free Will

If you’re working with an attorney on your plan, find sample gift language here for your documentation.

Beneficiary Designations

You can designate all or a percentage of your IRA or other retirement accounts, bank account, donor-advised fund, or life insurance policy to Meals on Wheels People as a beneficiary while minimizing estate and income tax for your heirs.

Plan your beneficiaries today through a free tool from FreeWill.

Plan Your Beneficiaries Today

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Let Us Know If MOWP Is in Your Plan

We’re honored to recognize donors who include Meals on Wheels People in their estate plans as members of the Jean Wade Legacy Society, in honor of one of our founders, Jean Wade.