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Official Sponsor

 
Each year, Meals on Wheels providers across Ontario participate in March for Meals, an annual campaign to increase awareness and community engagement with local Meals on Wheels providers across North America. 

This year, the provincial campaign, under the theme ‘More than a Meal’, is proudly presented by apetito, a national partner supporting Meals on Wheels programs across Canada. From coast to coast, apetito helps deliver nutritious meals where they are needed most. Working alongside more than 90 partners, apetito serves some of Canada’s most vulnerable community members to support independence and health while delivering on quality with care. See the official press release ‘March for Meals 2026 launches across Ontario’ here.

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Meals on Wheels in Ontario: 
Key Facts

  • Meals on Wheels are delivered in all communities across Ontario.


  • Over 100 not-for-profit organizations reported receiving provincial funding to provide Meals on Wheels in Ontario.


  • Government funding covers only part of the cost – the difference is made up by donations and/or client fees.


  • Meals on Wheels delivered over 3.2 million meals to 58,000 Ontarians in 2024-2025.


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Community Champions Week 

During Community Champions Week, Meals on Wheels programs welcome their local mayors, elected officials, local celebrities and other prominent community figures in creative ways to deliver meals, speak out for seniors and people with disabilities and raise awareness for the power of Meals on Wheels.


This year, Community Champions Week will be celebrated March 23 - 27, 2026, and there's lot's of ways to participate:


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Deliver or serve meals

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Host a fundraising event

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Raise awareness on social media

OCSA will have more membership resources for Meals on Wheels providers. Log into CareExchange to access your members' toolkit and other resources to help leverage your March for Meals Campaign!



Support Your Local Meals on Wheels

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Get Involved

March for Meals celebrations and opportunities will vary by community, so we encourage you to reach out to your local Meals on Wheels program in Ontario to learn how you can support their critical work this month and all year long!
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