Senior Services to Mark 8 Millionth Meals-on-Wheels Meal
Winston-Salem's Senior Services will deliver the milestone meal to 105-year-old Ben Briggs with Governor Josh Stein on November 9.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Eldercare
Senior Services will mark its 8 millionth Meals-on-Wheels meal delivery on Monday, November 9, 2026. Governor Josh Stein will help deliver the meal to 105-year-old Ben Briggs.
Why it matters
The milestone highlights the long reach of a program that has served homebound older adults in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County since 1962. It also underscores the role of home-delivered meals in supporting the health and social connection of seniors.
Senior Services has delivered 8 million meals through its Meals-on-Wheels program, which has operated since 1962. The source does not report current annual meal volume or the number of participants served.
The players
Senior Services
Senior Services is the Winston-Salem-based organization that runs the Meals-on-Wheels program serving homebound older adults in Forsyth County.
Josh Stein
Josh Stein is the Governor of North Carolina who will help deliver the milestone meal.
Ben Briggs
Ben Briggs is a 105-year-old Forsyth County resident who will receive the 8 millionth Meals-on-Wheels meal.
The details
The 8 millionth meal will be delivered to Ben Briggs, age 105, with Governor Josh Stein helping to make the delivery. The program provides nutritious meals, wellness checks, and social connection to homebound older adults in Forsyth County.
Timeline
1962: The Meals-on-Wheels program began operating.
Monday, November 9, 2026: The 8 millionth meal milestone will be marked in Forsyth County.
Lifestyle Context
The Meals-on-Wheels program is one of the longest continually running efforts of its kind in the Southeast, dating to 1962. The 8 millionth meal marks the cumulative reach of that decades-long service.
Homebound older adults in Forsyth County receive nutritious meals, wellness checks, and social contact through the program. Families and caregivers in Winston-Salem can rely on the service as a continuing source of daily support for seniors.
The takeaway
Home-delivered meal programs combine nutrition with regular human contact, which can matter as much as the food itself for homebound seniors. Families looking for support for an older relative can ask local agencies like Senior Services about available meal and wellness check options.
Further reading
For more on services for older adults, explore the Eldercare section.
