Fresh, Nutritious Dining & Meals on Wheels
Enjoy hot, balanced weekday lunches with friendly company at our Senior Centers, or receive wholesome home-delivered meals across Pender County.
Lunch Hours & Locations
Hot lunches are prepared fresh daily and served Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Many social activities and health programs are scheduled right before or immediately following lunch.
Heritage Place
- 📍 901 S Walker St, Burgaw, NC 28425
- ⏰ Lunch Service: Mon – Fri, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- 🥡 Take-Out Available: Pickup 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (regular price applies)
- 👥 Drop-In Dining: General public welcome on a drop-in basis ($5.00)
Topsail Senior Center
- 📍 20959 US-17 S, Hampstead, NC 28443
- ⏰ Lunch Service: Mon – Fri, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- 📞 Advance Ordering: Please call ahead to reserve Topsail Congregate meals or place orders
- ✨ Senior Community: Active calendar of card games, crafts, and wellness before lunch
Explore Our Nutrition Services
Whether dining together with peers at our centers or receiving hot meals delivered to your doorstep, our nutrition programs support your health, independence, and well-being.
Congregate Lunch Program
Enjoy a nutritious meal and great company at our Senior Centers! Our Congregate Meal Program provides seniors with a welcoming place to socialize, meet new friends, and enjoy a balanced lunch.
Who Can Participate?
- Seniors Age 60+ (Enrolled): Suggested donation of $2.50 per meal.
- Guests Under 60 & Non-Enrolled: Regular $5.00 meal price.
- General Public: Welcome to join us for lunch at Heritage Place on a drop-in basis ($5.00).
Take-Out Meals
- Take-out meals are available at Heritage Place in Burgaw.
- Regular meal price ($5.00) applies to all take-out meals.
- Pick-up time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
- Please call ahead for Topsail Congregate meals or stop by to place your order.
Transportation Assistance
- Transportation may be available for seniors who need assistance getting to and from the Congregate Meals Program.
- Operated in coordination with PAS Transit across Pender County.
- Learn more about PAS Transportation →
Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)
Our Meals on Wheels Program provides wholesome, nutritious meals delivered directly to the homes of homebound seniors in Pender County who are unable to prepare meals for themselves.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Home Delivered Meals program, participants must:
- Resident: Be a verified Pender County resident
- Age: Be 60 years of age or older
- Homebound: Be unable to cook, shop for food, or leave home unassisted
- Need: Have nutritional needs that are not being met by family, friends, or other caregiver support
📋 How to Apply
Phone Screening
Contact our nutrition coordinator to complete an initial telephone screening to determine basic eligibility.
Home Assessment
A home visit may be scheduled by our staff to complete the in-depth nutritional assessment and emergency safety review.
Enrollment / Wait List
If eligible, you will be assigned to a meal delivery route or placed on the program wait list until a route spot opens.
Please Note: Due to high demand throughout Pender County, there is often a waiting list for Home Delivered Meals. Participants are reassessed periodically to ensure continued eligibility and prioritize those with the greatest nutritional need.
🚗 Volunteer with Meals on Wheels!
Volunteer drivers are the heart of this program. By delivering meals, you provide essential nourishment, safety check-ins, and friendly conversations that brighten our seniors' lives.