Meals on Wheels of Boulder

What Meals on Wheels of Boulder does

Meals on Wheels of Boulder is an independent nonprofit organization founded in 1969 and headquartered at 3701 Canfield St. in Boulder, Colorado. The organization's core mission is delivering fresh, nutritious meals combined with daily well-being checks to Boulder residents regardless of age or income. Distinctive among Meals on Wheels affiliates, it accepts no state or federal government funding, which allows service to any resident without age- or income-based eligibility restrictions. The client base includes aging adults seeking to age in place, individuals with chronic illnesses, severe disabilities, and injuries, as well as the broader Boulder community for café and retail offerings.

The product and service portfolio centers on daily home meal delivery (the core program), supplemented by the Eat Well Café community lunch ($7.99 +tax full meal, Monday-Friday 11am-1pm at the West Age Well Center), The Niche Market corner retail store (pies, quiches, soup, with 100% of proceeds supporting the nonprofit), and Project Homecoming, which supports individuals transitioning from hospitalization or rehabilitation back to independent living. Operations are supported by recurring donations through the Nourishing Neighbors Network, corporate partnerships, community fundraising events (Picnic with a Purpose, Food for Thought Trivia Night, Deals for Meals Casino Night, Register Round Up campaigns), and a volunteer base managed through Volgistics.

The organization has delivered more than 2.9 million meals since founding and operates with a staff in the 11-50 range, with no proprietary technology platform beyond standard nonprofit SaaS tools (QGiv for donation processing, Volgistics for volunteer management). Strategic corporate and community partnerships include McGuckin Hardware, Whole Foods, United Way, Boulder Community Health, Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, and Boulder Food Rescue, alongside affiliation with Meals on Wheels of America.

Name

Meals on Wheels of Boulder

Legal name

Meals on Wheels of Boulder

Website

https://mowboulder.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Meals on Wheels of Boulder is an independent, non-government-funded nonprofit founded in 1969 that delivers fresh meals and daily well-being checks to Boulder, CO residents regardless of age or income, supplemented by a community café and retail market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Nutrition Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Eating & Feeding Assistance (HSABABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Meal Preparation & Nutrition Support (Non-Medical) (HSABAAAC), Meals, Nutrition & Congregate Dining Day Programs (HSABANAM)

Keywords

• Meal delivery services
• Senior nutrition programs
• Community food services
• Nonprofit meal programs
• Aging support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulder

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual and corporate donations, recurring donor programs, and general fundraising contributions
2. The Niche Market Retail Sales: Corner market at 3701 Canfield St. selling pies, quiches, soup - 100% of proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels of Boulder
3. Eat Well Café: Community lunch café serving $7.99 full meals, Monday-Friday 11am-1pm at West Age Well Center
4. Fundraising Events: Annual and special events including Picnic with a Purpose, Food for Thought Trivia Night, Deals for Meals Casino Night, March for Meals campaign
5. Corporate Partnerships: Register Round Up programs, corporate sponsorships, grant funding from local businesses and organizations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Meals on Wheels of Boulder is a nonprofit organization founded in 1969 that delivers fresh, nutritious meals to Boulder, Colorado residents regardless of age or income, while also providing a daily well-being check during each delivery visit. The organization supplements its core home delivery service with community programs and social enterprises including Eat Well Café, The Niche Market, and the Nourishing Neighbors Network.

Product overview

Meals on Wheels of Boulder is a nonprofit organization providing a portfolio of nutrition and well-being services centered around its core meal delivery program. Founded in 1969, the organization offers fresh, nutritious meals with daily well-being checks to Boulder residents regardless of age or income. The product suite includes the primary Meal Delivery service, the Eat Well Café community lunch café, The Niche Market corner retail store, Project Homecoming transitional support, and fundraising initiatives including the Nourishing Neighbors Network recurring donation program, Picnic with a Purpose events, and Register Round Up corporate campaigns. The organization accepts no state or federal government funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Niche Market: A corner market at 3701 Canfield St. Open to the public with 100% of proceeds benefiting Meals on Wheels of Boulder.
• Eat Well Café
• Nourishing Neighbors Network

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.9+ million meals delivered since 1969

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• McGuckin HardwareminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 February 2026Selected as Register Round Up nonprofit beneficiary for February, with customer roundups from Feb. 13-22 supporting the organization. Meals on Wheels of Boulder will host a table during McGuckin's Customer Appreciation Day on Feb. 14.
• Woodbourne Capital ManagementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor and grantor supporting Meals on Wheels of Boulder
• Sturtz & CopelandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor and grantor supporting Meals on Wheels of Boulder
• Boulder Community HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor and grantor supporting Meals on Wheels of Boulder
• Community Foundation Serving Boulder CountyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor and grantor supporting Meals on Wheels of Boulder
• United Way WorldwideminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor and grantor supporting Meals on Wheels of Boulder
• Whole FoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor and grantor supporting Meals on Wheels of Boulder
• Proto's PizzaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor and grantor supporting Meals on Wheels of Boulder
• Insomnia CookiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor and grantor supporting Meals on Wheels of Boulder
• Boulder Flatirons Rotary ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor and grantor supporting Meals on Wheels of Boulder
• Club Pilates BoulderminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor and grantor supporting Meals on Wheels of Boulder
• Fisher Honda AcuraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor and grantor supporting Meals on Wheels of Boulder
• Boulder Garden ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor and grantor supporting Meals on Wheels of Boulder
• Dandelion CleaningminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor and grantor supporting Meals on Wheels of Boulder
• Time Warp Comics and GamesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor and grantor supporting Meals on Wheels of Boulder
• City of Boulder Senior ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization with special programs for seniors and others who may need special assistance
• Boulder County Area Agency on AgingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization providing resources for aging adults in Boulder County
• Boulder Food RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization addressing food security
• Meals on Wheels of AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing resources and support for local Meals on Wheels programs

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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