On behalf of our clients receiving medically tailored meals, we want to thank you for your interest in volunteering for Homebound Meals, Inc. We're confident that your time will be well spent. Whether you are delivering, sharing a smile or spending a few moments to talk, please be assured that you're enriching a day in the life of a Homebound Meals Client!

There are elderly, sick, or disabled people in Fort Wayne who don’t eat at least one nutritional meal every day.
They're unable to make a meal for themselves, or get to the grocery store.
They're alone and often do not see anyone during the day.
They're sick and need a special diet.
They have limited income.
Most are disabled.

As a volunteer, you're the lifeblood of Homebound Meals. The staff at Homebound Meals knows your time is valuable and will do everything we can to make deliveries easy to manage and your time more rewarding.

Become a Volunteer Driver

Homebound Meals, Inc. in Fort Wayne was founded in 1971. The backbone of the program is the approximately 140 drivers who volunteer their time and the use of their vehicles and gas to deliver meals. Many of our drivers have delivered for years. The meals are delivered from St. Joseph Medical Center, Rehabilitation Hospital at Lutheran and Parkview Hospitals.

Drivers are needed at all locations. We deliver 20+ routes a day, five days a week (M-F) during the noon hour. Most volunteer drivers deliver meals one day per week, but there is no limit to your commitment. The time needed to drive a route is approximately an hour and a half. We provide detailed directions to the clients’ homes. Not only do the drivers deliver the meals to the clients, they often become friends with the people they serve. At times the driver may be the only friendly face the client sees. With other clients, the delivery will remind the client it is time to eat.

Volunteer delivery schedules can be altered. Most of our drivers deliver on a set day & route once each week. Some deliver a few times a month. Some drivers sign up to be substitutes. We also have several drivers who travel. Homebound Meals can hold a driver’s route and day for about 8 weeks. If vacation/travel extends beyond that we may not be able to guarantee the same spot, especially if you are gone during the winter season. If you can find your own sub during that time and let us know so we can train them etc. We are happy to hold the route for you!

Delivery Facilities
Homebound Meals, Inc. delivers from different locations. The locations are Lutheran Hospital Downtown and Parkview Randallia. If we're unable to deliver meals due to bad driving conditions the facilities will be notified no later than 8:00 A.M. The Executive Director will make the decision to cancel the meals and to notify the facilities.

Drivers will pick up the meals Monday through Friday at 11:00 AM at the Van Buren entrance of Downtown Lutheran. All units will be returned to the Van Buren entrance. The main kitchen will be responsible for returning all units to the kitchen to be cleaned and stored.
Parkview Randallia 2500 E State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805.

Drivers will pick up the meals Monday through Friday at 11:00 AM at the Parkview Randallia dock area at the rear of the buildings. All units will be returned to this area. The kitchen will be responsible for cleaning and storing the boxes.

Delivery locations, schedules & routes

Volunteer application form

Volunteer Driver Application here!

Those interested in becoming a Volunteer Driver for Homebound Meals should fill out the form linked here.

Please allow one business day for the volunteer application to electronically arrive at our office.