About Our Services
We provide programs and services that support residents throughout the City and County of Peterborough and keep seniors and adults living with disabilities healthy and safe in their own homes. Our services are individualized to meet your needs and you don’t need a referral to access most of our services. All calls are confidential and our staff is happy to answer questions about our programs without obligation. For more information about our services, call the Community Care Peterborough office nearest you or use the Request Service button below:
Happening Now
We’re excited to share our 2024-2025 Annual Report, highlighting key accomplishments and the impact of your support.
From new initiatives to long-standing partnerships, the report showcases how we’ve continued to serve our community and make a difference in the lives of over 6,000 clients.
View the full report here:
Barb Diceman doesn’t consider her story remarkable. But for nearly 40 years, she’s been a steady presence in the Meals on Wheels program—showing up, giving her time, and believing in the simple power of a hot meal delivered with care. Her interest in the program began in 1980, whe...
Tournament Raises $20,000 for Meals on Wheels in Peterborough and Area With abundant sunshine and mild temperatures providing a perfect backdrop, the 4th Annual Gary Dalliday Memorial Caring for Our Communities Golf Tournament welcomed a sold-out field of 100 golfers to the Peterborough Golf and Co...
On June 1, 1989, more than 200 volunteers gathered at the Holiday Inn in Peterborough to mark the 25th anniversary of Meals on Wheels. It was a day filled with emotion and pride—one that honoured not only a milestone in time, but the thousands of acts of care that had made it possible. The ce...
It was the smile you noticed first—wide, bright, and full of energy. Whether she was delivering meals or chairing a board meeting, Nancy Parr brought the same generous spirit and unmistakable warmth to every role she held with Meals on Wheels. Nancy began volunteering in 1974, and over the ne...
In 1983, as Meals on Wheels officially incorporated as a charitable organization, the program was delivering over 18,000 meals a year—a remarkable number for a service that had grown out of a church kitchen and a handful of volunteers. But it was also a sign of what was coming: more seniors ne...