Meals on Wheels | Active Generations

Meals on Wheels

Our Mission

Meals on Wheels is dedicated to providing nutritious meals, companionship, and community support to seniors and individuals in need, empowering them to live independently with dignity in their own homes.

We aim to reduce isolation, improve quality of life, and foster a compassionate community.

Program Details, Eligibility & How to Enroll

Meals are delivered Monday–Friday between 10:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for individuals aged 60+ who are homebound. A suggested donation of $5.25 per meal is appreciated.

If you are under the age of 60, you must contact Dakota at Home for eligibility. Call 1-833-663-9673 or visit: Dakota at Home Referral Form.

Click Here to Enroll

For more information, contact:

Samantha Locke
Nutrition & Transportation Manager
[email protected]
(605) 333-3305

Where to Dine – Area Contacts

Contact your local Senior Center to make a reservation or to apply for the Senior Meals Program:

Alcester - Senior Center (605) 934-2057 (Congregate Dining & HDM)
Beresford - Senior Center (605) 763-5074 (Congregate Dining & HDM)
Bridgewater/Emery - Diamond Care Center (605) 729-2525 (HDM)
Centerville - Centerville Care & Rehab (605) 563-2251 (HDM)
Chancellor - Lennox Senior Center (605) 409-8788 (HDM)
Chester – Rosie's Farmhouse Cafe (605) 489-2242 (Congregate)
Colton - Rosie's Farmhouse Cafe (605) 489-2242 (Congregate)
Crooks – Wooden Nickel (605) 543-5686 (Congregate & HDM)
Dell Rapids - County Fair (605) 428-5451 (Congregate)
Dell Rapids - Dells Nursing & Rehab (605) 428-5478(HDM)
Brandon, Garretson, Harrisburg, Sioux Falls, Tea: (605) 333-3305 (HDM)
Hartford - Senior Center (605) 528-3999 (Congregate & HDM)
Hudson - Senior Center (605) 984-2111 (Congregate & HDM)
Lennox - Senior Center (605) 409-8788 (Congregate & HDM)
Montrose – My Place (605) 363-2233 (Congregate & HDM)
Salem – QuickStop (605) 425-2812 (Congregate & HDM)

HDM = Home Delivered Meals

Volunteer Opportunities

Meals on Wheels Packing: Location: Active Generations Main (2300 W. 46th St)

Arrive at 9:20 am, packing starts at 9:30 am.
Volunteers pack over 550 meals daily in under an hour.

Volunteers packing meals at Active Generations

Delivery: Flexible scheduling, routes take ~1.5 hours.

Pick-up locations: Active Generations, Hope Lutheran, First United Methodist.
Volunteers are often the only contact for participants that day.

Contact [email protected] or call (605) 333-3305.

Volunteer Application Form

Donate

Your donation delivers more than just a meal—it brings connection and kindness. Help us make a difference.

Recipient Testimonials

“I am grateful for the MOW Volunteers! They are so dedicated to the giving of their time...”

“The food is tasty and this way I get a variety of food to eat. Very thankful for this help.”

“It allows me to stay in my home longer. Thanks to Active Generations Meals on Wheels program.”

Weather Policy

If Sioux Falls Schools are closed, Active Generations and Meals on Wheels delivery will also be canceled for Sioux Falls, Brandon, Garretson, Harrisburg, and Tea.

Watch local news for updates. Service areas include Minnehaha, Lincoln, Turner, McCook, and Union Counties.

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