Mar 08, 2024 President and CEO Ellie Hollander Invited by Senators Sanders and Cassidy to Testify Before Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Arlington, VA – March 8, 2024 — For more than 50 years, the Older Americans Act (OAA) has supported the network of … [Read more...] about Meals on Wheels America Urges Congress to Fund and Reauthorize the Older Americans Act Amid Growing Senior Hunger and Social Isolation
#SaveLunch for America’s Seniors
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland is proud to participate in the national #SaveLunch for America’s Seniors campaign as countless seniors face waitlists for #MealsonWheels nationwide, and the number continues to escalate. In 2023, we delivered 1.4 million meals in central Maryland, but we must … [Read more...] about #SaveLunch for America’s Seniors
Celebrating Martin Luther King Day: Diversity, Equality and Acts of Service
On Monday, January 16th, we celebrate Martin Luther King Day. This is a day observed for honoring one of the greatest Americans to ever live. A leader of the civil rights movement, Dr. King was unrelenting on issues surrounding diversity and equality in America. At Meals on Wheels of Central … [Read more...] about Celebrating Martin Luther King Day: Diversity, Equality and Acts of Service
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Speech and Hearing Awareness Month
The month of May recognizes Better Speech and Hearing Awareness Month, with the mission of educating the public about communication disorders. The month specifically gives a platform to raise awareness for individuals who experience hearing and speech difficulties. It is estimated that around 5% of … [Read more...] about Speech and Hearing Awareness Month
Earth Day- Recognizing the Importance of the Food System
At Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, we are pleased to support the global effort of Earth Day on April 22nd. Earth Day is a wonderful time to reflect on our own environmental impact and to celebrate the many achievements communities are taking to protect nature and the health of all living beings … [Read more...] about Earth Day- Recognizing the Importance of the Food System
Special Events Bring Communities Together
Night of a Million Meals: A Virtual Twist MOWCM’s annual culinary celebration, Night of a Million Meals was presented virtually for the first time on May 17th, 2021! The evening began with an introduction from Brad and Nikki Bozeman of the Baltimore Ravens and The Bradley and Nikki Bozeman … [Read more...] about Special Events Bring Communities Together
International Women’s Day 2022
History: International Women’s Day (IWD) has a long and impressive history, going back to the early 1900s. In 1908, 15,000 people marched through New York City, advocating for shorter work hours, better pay, and voting rights. After this rally, in 1909, the 1st National Women’s Day was observed … [Read more...] about International Women’s Day 2022
The Teen Ambassador Program
Now in its second year, the Teen Ambassador Program (TAP) provides high school students with an opportunity to develop leadership skills, learn about nonprofits, and perform meaningful volunteer service. Each day, participants spend their mornings in learning sessions taught by MOWCM staff members … [Read more...] about The Teen Ambassador Program