Thank you for your interest in being a volunteer!
When you volunteer with Meals on Wheels San Antonio, you are doing much more than delivering a meal! You are creating moments of personal connection and much-needed wellness checks for our seniors. Your support enables our senior neighbors to age independently and safely in the comfort of their own homes, making a significant difference in our community.
Hundreds of volunteers across San Antonio help us deliver over 4,000 meals daily to homebound individuals in our community, which equals over 6,800 clients annually! Your help also supports our AniMeals program, with volunteers delivering supplemental pet food to nearly 1,000 pets in South Central Texas.
Meal delivery sites across town are open for pickup from 11:00 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. Click here to find a pickup site near you!
Please continue reading below to learn more about volunteering with Meals on Wheels San Antonio!
The following opportunities are available for individuals as well as corporate/community Groups:
Meal Delivery volunteers deliver care and nutrition to our community's thousands of seniors and homebound members daily while meeting their neighbors and creating lasting friendships with some of the fantastic people they help us serve.
Friendly Visitor volunteers can help those we serve to improve their physical, emotional, and mental well-being by reducing loneliness and social isolation through in-person visits, phone calls, or weekly written mail.
AniMeals volunteers help those we serve keep their furry companions fed and healthy, too! The primary opportunity for volunteers is to deliver supplemental pet food to clients on the third weekend of the month.
Please click the "Individual" or "Corporate/Community Group" tabs above to learn about the requirements and next steps!
The following are required to become a Meals on Wheels San Antonio Volunteer:
- Must be 18 years of age at the time they complete their volunteer application. Minors are welcome to participate if accompanied by an adult.
- Have current vehicle insurance.
- Valid driver's license.
- Successfully pass a background check.
Please complete the Bloomerang Volunteer Application by clicking the button below!
In addition to meal deliveries and AniMeals delivery, we offer on-site packing opportunities to groups. As a team, you can get your organization to develop team building, all while helping the community!
To become a Corporate or Community Group volunteer, complete the form below:
Volunteering FAQs
Our two major distribution events are Thanksgiving meal deliveries and Beat the Heat, our summer event that includes the distribution of fans and cooling kits!
These events are perfect for one-time volunteers or families looking to help the community. Please email our Community Engagement team or call us at 210-735-5115.
We are always excited to work with groups for volunteer opportunities! Please contact a Community Engagement Coordinator via email or call 210-735-5115 for more information.
If you are not able to volunteer, please consider donating a gift to ensure our seniors will spend their golden years well-nourished, independent, and dignified!
If you are interested in hosting a fundraiser to benefit Meals on Wheels San Antonio, please contact the Community Engagement team by email or call 210-735-5115 ext.1500 for more information.
If you have any questions on supporting our services through in-kind donations or volunteering, please contact a Community Engagement Coordinator, by email or call 210-735-5115 for more information.