TASTY, NUTRITIOUS FOOD, hot and frozen, is delivered to seniors and ill or disabled residents of eastern East York in Toronto. True Davidson Meals on Wheels (East York) Inc. also offers a shopping service for those who like to cook but have trouble buying at a grocery store.

The concept of "Meals on Wheels" — food delivered to needy citizens by volunteers using their own vehicles — originated in London during the Second World War when English women transported food to residents rendered homeless by enemy bombing.

True Davidson Meals on Wheels is an East York agency that bears the name of Gertrude “True” Davidson (1901-1978), a colourful, salty-tongued politician and author. The first mayor of the Borough of East York, she was known for her striking hats and no-holds-barred debating style. True was dedicated to East York, especially to its poorer residents and its independence. She also fought for the preservation of the Don Valley. A seniors’ residence is named in her honour, as is True Davidson Drive, a street running alongside the Don River.

True Davidson Meals on Wheels was founded in 1973, with delivery of hot meals offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The agency received charitable status in 1980 and was incorporated in September, 1986. Deliveries were increased in 1987 to five days a week and, in 1988, further expanded to include Sunday. Frozen meals were first provided in 1990.
East Indian dishes were offered in 1993 and Chinese meals in 1995.