Catholic Charities’ Meals on Wheels continues serving local seniors despite cutbacks and challenges

Published on July 11, 2025

As Nevada’s senior population continues to grow, so do waitlists to apply for local senior food assistance initiatives like the Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada’s Meals on Wheels program.

Since 1975, the nonprofit organization has leveraged grants and private donations to deliver pre-packaged meals to residents over 60 years old who are homebound due to illness or disability. Today, it enlists nine drivers to serve more than 2,400 clients each week. 

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