FEAST Senior Meals Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Kelly McNicholas Kury, City Manager

Montpelier's FEAST Senior Meals Program Rebrands as Montpelier Meals On Wheels
MONTPELIER, VT—The City of Montpelier's senior meals program has a new name. Program manager Kim Myers announced at Wednesday's City Council meeting that FEAST Senior Meals will be rebranded as Montpelier Meals On Wheels.
The program provides a community lunch every Tuesday and delivers daily meals through the Meals on Wheels program to approximately 50 Montpelier residents and 11 Berlin residents. In 2025, the program served 17,026 meals in total, including those distributed at the Tuesday Community Meal.

The rebrand also comes at a moment of renewed culinary energy for the program. Chef Joey Buttendorf, a former instructor and alumna of the New England Culinary Institute (NECI), has brought fresh commitment to delicious, locally sourced cooking since joining the program earlier this year. Her contributions have elevated the quality of meals and deepened the program's connection to Vermont's local food community.

“I’m excited to have a name that clearly reflects our core mission,” said Myers. “I’m proud to be part of work that continues to grow and reach further into the community.”
“We really appreciate the effort you go to, making meals that are varied and tasty,” reflected one meal recipient. “You make an enormous difference to our health and well-being.”
About Montpelier Meals On Wheels
Montpelier Meals On Wheels (formerly FEAST Senior Meals), made possible by the Montpelier Senior Activity Center, provides nutritious, locally sourced meals to older adults and people with disabilities across four towns. Through home-delivered and community meals—and an intergenerational kitchen where high school students and senior volunteers cook side by side—Montpelier Meals On Wheels fosters connection, dignity, and independence.

Vision
We are working toward a future where all older Vermonters and individuals with disabilities have consistent access to nourishing meals, strong social connection, and the supports they need to live safely and independently at home. We envision a community-centered program rooted in local food, shared labor, and intergenerational care.

Learn more about Montpelier Meals On Wheels on the City’s website at https://www.montpelier-vt.org/297/Montpelier-Senior-Activity-Center

Tomorrow's lunch is Lemon Orzo and Meatball Soup, build your own salad, and ice cream sundae's.
See you at lunch!

We recently had a chance to "drop in" on a Tech Help Drop-In session at Montpelier Senior Activity Center (MSAC) and speak with one of the Tech Drop-In volunteers about how she got involved and the impact that it's had on her life. Read more on our Blog: https://cvcoa.org/blog/tech-tales-a-cvcoa-tech-volunteers-story.

Think you might be able to help older adults with tech? CVCOA Digital Navigators provide one-on-one support to a matched older adult, and our Tech Drop-in Volunteers offer tech drop-in times at a local senior center. Contact us at [email protected] or visit https://cvcoa.org/volunteer to learn more.

Our Beautiful May Menu.
See you at lunch!

Please Join us Tomorrow!

Orange Chicken, sticky rice and ice cream cookie sandwiches are on the menu for today. YUM!
Please join us for community lunch from 12-1.
If you can't eat in, grab and go is available.
over 60, no cost, donation appreciated
under 60, $10
All are welcome!

Feast your eyes on last Tuesday's meal. Baked FRESH cod from Stowe Seafood with carmelized onion broth, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes with Dog River Farm corn and chives. It was DELICIOUS and we hope you will join us for more amazing meals this month. Tuesday's 12-1 at 58 Barre Street
APRIL 14 -
BAKED ORANGE
CHICKEN
STICKY RICE,
BROCCOLI, CARROTS,
SNOW PEAS
VANILLA ICE CREAM
COOKIE SANDWICHES
APRIL 21-
STROMBOLI AND SALAD
CHICKEN, TOMATO,
CARAMELIZED ONION &
MOZZARELLA STROMBOLI,
RED SAUCE FOR DIP,
GREEN SALAD, fresh fruit
APRIL 28 -
TRASH TRAMPS
APPRECIATION LUNCH!
COME TO MSAC AND SAY
THANK YOU TO THE
TRASH TRAMPS IN PERSON.
SPAGHETTI N MEATBALLS
GARLIC BREAD
CAESAR SALAD & BROCCOLI
& CARROTS
TIRAMISU CAKE