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

In 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.

Essential services that assist people to live independently include:

	Nutrition
	Transportation
	Health Monitoring
	Outreach
	Volunteer Program
	Emergency Aid Assistance
	Adult Day Care

Over 60 percent of the Meals on Wheels PLUS funds must be raised through the support of local donations, grants, and fund raising projects.

The program receives operating funds from a variety of sources including individuals, local and federal governments, civic, religious, and fraternal organizations.