“No Empty Dish” makes sure that both seniors and their pets have enough to eat—so no “dish” (human or animal) is left empty.
No Empty Dish is a pet food assistance program connected to Meals on Wheels that helps low-income, homebound seniors care for their pets.
What the program does:
Provides unexpired, unopened dry dog and cat food to seniors
Serves people who are already receiving meals through Meals on Wheels
Delivers pet food along with regular meal deliveries
Helps seniors who are homebound (unable to shop or cook easily)
Why the program exists:
Many seniors:
Live alone and rely on pets for companionship and emotional support
Have limited income and sometimes share their own meals with their pets
This creates a difficult situation where seniors may go hungry just to feed their animals.
The Purpose:
“No Empty Dish” aims to:
Prevent seniors from sacrificing their own nutrition
Support the health & independence of older adults
Allow seniors to keep their pets, which improves mental and emotional well-being
