Meals on Wheels for Pets Nassau was created in response to the efforts of the Meals on Wheels Association of America "We All Love Our Pets" (WALOP) initiative. The program provides homebound seniors receiving Meals on Wheels with nutritious pet food for their companion animals.

Delivery Ticker as of 06-11-10:

4,500 pounds dog food & 4,000 pounds cat food

Several Meals on Wheels programs (including Nassau County, Florida,) had been reporting that some seniors had been sharing food with their pets. This practice is both unsafe and unhealthy for the people and their pet. Research has proven the health benefits of having a pet, especially for those who are sick or alone. Often times, these pets are the only “family” that homebound seniors have. Keeping companion animals well fed and healthy is the mission of Meals on Wheels for Pets Nassau.