Helping Amherst, New York residents maintain independence at home since 1975
2026 Holiday Schedule
Amherst Meals on Wheels will be closed and will not deliver meals on the holidays listed below. If you would like meals to cover these holidays, you may preorder them by calling us NO LATER THAN 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF EACH HOLIDAY. Thank you!
| Monday | Jan 19 | Martin L. King Jr. Day |
| Monday | Feb 16 | President’s Day |
| Friday | Apr 3 | Good Friday |
| Monday | May 25 | Memorial Day |
| Friday | Jun 19 | Juneteenth |
| Friday | Jul 3 | Independence Day |
| Monday | Sep 7 | Labor Day |
| Monday | Oct 12 | Columbus Day |
| Wednesday | Nov 11 | Veterans Day |
| Thursday | Nov 26 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Friday | Nov 27 | Day after Thanksgiving |
| Friday | Dec 25 | Christmas Day |
| Friday | Jan 1, 2027 | New Year’s Day |
Annual Fund Drive
For most of us, preparing nutritious meals is a simple task, yet for many of our homebound senior neighbors and those with disabilities, it is a challenge. Did you know that over 10 million older Americans struggle with hunger each year?
2026 Holiday Schedule
Amherst Meals on Wheels will be closed and will not deliver meals on the holidays listed below. If you would like meals to cover these holidays, you may preorder them by calling us NO LATER THAN 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF EACH HOLIDAY. Thank you!
| Monday | Jan 19 | Martin L. King Jr. Day |
| Monday | Feb 16 | President’s Day |
| Friday | Apr 3 | Good Friday |
| Monday | May 25 | Memorial Day |
| Friday | Jun 19 | Juneteenth |
| Friday | Jul 3 | Independence Day |
| Monday | Sep 7 | Labor Day |
| Monday | Oct 12 | Columbus Day |
| Wednesday | Nov 11 | Veterans Day |
| Thursday | Nov 26 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Friday | Nov 27 | Day after Thanksgiving |
| Friday | Dec 25 | Christmas Day |
| Friday | Jan 1, 2027 | New Year’s Day |
Helping Amherst, New York residents maintain independance at home since 1975.
Annual Fund Drive
For most of us, preparing nutritious meals is a simple task, yet for many of our homebound senior neighbors and those with disabilities, it is a challenge. Did you know that over 10 million older Americans struggle with hunger each year?
Our Mission
Amherst Meals on Wheels helps to provide the nutritional support needed for elderly and adults with disabilities living in the Town of Amherst to maintain their independence in their home environment.
Guidance for The New York State COVID-19 Vaccination Program
Looking for meals for homebound Seniors in Western New York? New York Connects can help.
If you are a home bound senior and living outside of Amherst, you need to call New York Connects at 716-858-8526 for information regarding home delivery programs in your area.
The Erie County Department of Senior Services will take your information and forward it to all home delivered meal programs in the Western New York region of New York.
Questions or comments?
We look forward to hearing from you.
Address:
370 Audubon Parkway, Amherst NY 14228
Amherst Meals on Wheels, Inc. is funded in part by the Erie County Department of Senior Services
Amherst Meals on Wheels, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Office for the Aging