About

Our Story

Founder Mary Ann Ahlers had a passion for helping the aging community in the Southwestern Ohio area obtain healthy meals. In 1987 she saw a need and created Ahlers Meals dedicated to making delicious, nutritious foods accessible to the elderly and delivering right into their homes.

As the business grew, the next generation continued the tradition of service delivering the same focus on quality and dependability, helping clients maintain their health and independence through home delivered meals.

Since then Ahlers Meals has delivered millions of home delivered meals to elderly and disabled individuals throughout the Midwest. Now under the leadership of Mike Burke and his partners, Ahlers Meals is poised to expand into new markets while maintaining their commitment to bring nutritious meals to those most in need.

Mission

Ahlers Meals is a meal delivery organization based in Vandalia, Ohio that’s been serving local communities since 1987. With the goal of minimizing food insecurity, we cater to clients throughout the Midwest. Our mission is to promote the health and independence of aging and disabled populations by delivering nutritious and fulfilling meals directly to their homes.

Values

Ahlers Meals is more than just a meal delivery service, we are a values-driven organization committed to:

Delivering outstanding service

The well being of our customers is at the forefront of everything we do. Our team members treat every customer like family whether supporting by phone or delivering into our customers’ homes.

Focusing on impact

We serve over one million meals in our communities each year but we remain focused on minimizing food insecurity and allowing aging and disabled populations to remain at home as long as possible.

Investing in our community

We serve our community by donating meals to homeless shelters and food banks in each of the communities we serve.

Practicing mutual respect

We know that we’re stronger together! Ahlers Meals strives to create a culture of respect among all of our team members, customers, and partners.

Serving with compassion

Understanding that it’s difficult to shift from cooking meals to having meals delivered, we support our customers and help them navigate the transition together.

Working as a team

The Ahlers Meals staff is made up of amazing individuals, but we can only reach our goals through teamwork. Our leaders are invested in the long-term success of each team member.