UNF: MEALS ON WINGS

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Launched in 2018 by the ��˴�ƬCenter for Nutrition and Food Security (CNFS), Meals on Wings is a groundbreaking program addressing two pressing challenges in Northeast Florida: food insecurity and food waste. This innovative initiative collaborates with local hospitals (Baptist Health, Brooks Rehab, Ascension, Mayo Clinic, and UF Health) to recover surplus prepared food, transforming it into nutritious, ready-to-eat meals for homebound seniors.

What makes Meals on Wings exceptional is the involvement of student volunteers at every stage of the process—from recovering and repackaging meals to delivering them directly to seniors’ homes in area low-income communities. In a region where food insecurity among older adults is nearly double the national average, with 1 in 7 seniors experiencing hunger and Duval County reporting a 12.6% food insecurity rate, Meals on Wings has a significant impact on local senior citizens.

Since the beginning of the program, Meals on Wings has recovered over 185,000 pounds of food and delivered over 225,000 meals.

Volunteer to Make a Real Impact in Your Community

“Meals on Wings quickly became a defining part of my ��˴�Ƭexperience. Through this program, I built meaningful connections across campus and the Jacksonville community while deepening my passion for service. The hands-on work and mentorship I received truly shaped my path in dietetics.”

— Shea Fox, MOW Volunteer, Dietetic Internship (M.S.) Student

��˴�ƬStudents interested in volunteering can sign up through Osprey Impact. Questions can be sent to cnfs@unf.edu