Galley and Meals on Wheels America Partner to Deliver Nutritious Meals the Modern Way
At Galley, we believe that food is more than just fuel—it’s a fundamental driver of health, community, and dignity. That belief aligns perfectly with the mission of Meals on Wheels America, which supports a network of more than 5,000 community-based programs dedicated to delivering nutritious meals to those who need them most.
While Meals on Wheels is widely known for serving seniors, its impact extends far beyond. Many programs also provide meals to individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people recovering from illness or surgery, thus reinforcing the idea that Food is Medicine—a philosophy that recognizes the critical role of nutrition in managing health and promoting well-being.
Galley, with our Culinary Resource Planning (CRP) platform, is already working with some of the largest Meals on Wheels organizations in the country, helping them modernize kitchen operations, optimize ingredient sourcing, and ensure meals meet specific dietary and medical needs. Now, by joining Meals on Wheels America’s MORE (Member Offers, Rewards, and Expertise) Program, we’re making this same powerful CRP technology available to all local programs—helping them scale their impact and serve their communities more effectively.
Why This Partnership Matters
Across the board, Meals on Wheels programs face significant operational challenges:
Expanding demand – Many programs now serve a diverse client base, including individuals with chronic illnesses, post-hospitalization patients, and those with mobility challenges.
Tight budgets – Programs must maximize resources to meet growing needs while controlling food costs.
Nutritional precision – Many clients require medically tailored meals for conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and kidney disease.
Operational efficiency – Kitchens often rely on outdated processes that limit their ability to scale meal production.
Galley’s technology is ideally suited to solving these challenges by bringing data-driven efficiency, precision, and flexibility to meal production.
How Galley Helps Meals on Wheels Programs Thrive
1. Supporting “Food is Medicine” with Medically Tailored Meals
Many Meals on Wheels providers play a critical role in healthcare interventions, ensuring that clients receive meals that align with their medical needs. Galley makes it easy to create, modify, and scale medically tailored meal programs by:
✅ Automating nutritional analysis to ensure meals meet dietary guidelines.
✅ Tagging meals for allergens, textures, and dietary needs (e.g., diabetic-friendly, low-sodium, renal diets).
✅ Providing real-time tracking of meal modifications for individualized client needs.
With these tools, providers can deliver meals that are not just nutritious, but medically necessary, reinforcing Meals on Wheels America’s commitment to Food is Medicine.
2. Maximizing Resources to Feed More People
With rising food costs and tight budgets, every dollar counts. Galley helps programs reduce waste and optimize spending by:
✅ Tracking real-time ingredient costs to stay within budget.
✅ Predicting demand so programs order only what they need.
✅ Reducing overproduction with precise portioning and batch-cooking optimization.
By ensuring that food and funding are used efficiently, Galley helps programs expand their reach without expanding their costs.
3. Simplifying Production for Busy Kitchens
Many Meals on Wheels kitchens operate with small teams and volunteers. Galley streamlines workflows so programs can produce more meals without increasing labor demands.
✅ Digital recipe management ensures every meal is consistent and easy to prepare.
✅ Step-by-step production guides simplify cooking for staff and volunteers.
✅ Automated inventory tracking eliminates last-minute ingredient shortages.
These efficiencies help programs focus on their mission rather than being overwhelmed by operational challenges.
4. Enhancing Meal Quality and Customization
For Meals on Wheels clients, a meal isn’t just about calories—it’s about comfort, dignity, and joy. Galley helps programs deliver high-quality, flavorful, and diverse meals by:
✅ Providing scalable recipe creation for customized menus.
✅ Allowing ingredient substitutions for seasonal or locally available foods.
✅ Enabling regional and cultural meal preferences to serve diverse communities.
With Galley, every meal can be nutritionally optimized, budget-friendly, and culturally meaningful—enhancing both health outcomes and client satisfaction.
Bringing Innovation to Every Meals on Wheels Program
Galley is already powering some of the largest Meals on Wheels organizations in the country. Through the MORE program, we’re extending that expertise and technology to every local provider, helping them deliver smarter, healthier meals with greater efficiency.
By partnering with Meals on Wheels America, we’re not just providing our CRP platform software—we’re supporting a movement that sees food as a vital part of healthcare, community support, and social connection.
If your Meals on Wheels program is looking for a smarter, more efficient way to produce meals, we’d love to connect. Learn more about how Galley can support your program at www.GalleySolutions.com/MORE
