A Helping Hand with Every Bag
Join our Grocery Assistance Program (GAP) and play a foundational role in supporting homebound individuals within your community. By volunteering for this program, you become a lifeline for those who may struggle to access essential groceries.
Serving Central Maryland Since 1960
How You Make a Difference
For this program, you become a lifeline for those who may struggle to access essential groceries.
One-on-One Relationship
Forge a meaningful connection with a homebound client in your area. Your consistent support ensures they receive the groceries they need to lead a healthy and independent life.
Geographically Matched
We match volunteers with clients based on geographic location, making it convenient for you to assist someone nearby.
Flexible Scheduling
Life gets busy, and we understand that. With flexible scheduling, you can volunteer at times that suit your availability.
Forms of Payment
Shop with confidence using either a Meals on Wheels-issued credit card or an EBT (food stamps) card, ensuring a seamless and secure transaction.
Long-Term Commitment
Make a lasting impact by committing to the Grocery Assistance Program for a period of 9 to 12 months. Your sustained support creates stability for those you serve.
How to Volunteer
To volunteer for Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland’s GAP program you meet our requirements:
Age Requirement: Volunteers for the Grocery Assistance Program should be at least 18 years of age. Those under 18 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult or guardian
Background Check: Your commitment to this program involves passing a background check to ensure the safety and security of our clients.
Complete the volunteer application below. Your willingness to contribute can make a significant difference in someone’s life.
Email volunteer@mowcm.org to get started.
How We Serve
By providing nutritious meals to people how are homebond and unable to shop or cook for themselves – because of age, disability or illness
Ways to Give
Our caring staff conducts regular well-being check-ins during meal deliveries. This ensures that seniors receive the support they need to maintain their health. We’re not just a meal; we’re a lifeline to better physical and emotional health.
Volunteer
We empower seniors to maintain their independence with our “More than a meal™” service. Beyond food, we provide resources, education, and home safety assessments. Our goal is to enable seniors to live safely and comfortably in their own homes for as long as possible.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Your involvement in the Grocery Assistance Program ensures that no one in our community goes without essential groceries. Be a beacon of support for a homebound neighbor in need.
Thank you for being a vital part of Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland’s mission to deliver nourishment, connection, and care.
Support Today
Join us in making a difference in the lives of Central Maryland’s aging adults. Your support ensures that we can continue to offer “More than a meal™” and create a thriving, connected community. Together, we can make sure that no aging adult feels alone or hungry. Donate now to support our mission and brighten the lives of those who’ve enriched our community for years.
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