The mission of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee, Inc. is to assist individuals to live independently by providing nutrition and caring supportive services.

Playing at the BeachIn 1972, Meals on Wheels of Manatee, Inc. was founded with one purpose in mind - to provide hot, nutritious noontime meals to elderly and disabled residents of Manatee County.

Over the years Meals on Wheels PLUS has responded with the necessary services to support this growth. Meals on Wheels PLUS supports national, state and local organizations including Florida Council on Aging, Florida Association of Service Providers, Second Harvest, Florida Association of Senior Nutrition Programs, Florida Association of Food Banks, Florida Adult Day Care Association, National Association of Nutrition for Aging Service Providers, and Meals on Wheels Association of America.