The weather in Maryland is often characterized by cool, frigid winters and warm, humid summers. The hot season can last anywhere from May to mid-September with the average daily temperatures reaching over 79 degrees in Baltimore. Not only do elevated temperatures cause discomfort, the humidity and … [Read more...] about Staying Safe in the Summer Sun
On Newsstands Now! Meal Times Summer 2021
Please enjoy the summer (digital-only) issue of Meal Times, Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland's official newsletter. In this edition, A Season of Hope, you will discover the enthusiastic commitment of our military volunteers and their special connections to Veteran clients who bravely served our … [Read more...] about On Newsstands Now! Meal Times Summer 2021
Juneteenth: Recognizing African American Freedom, Families, Heritage, and the Ancestors’ Dream
History On January 1, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln. However, the Civil War was raging, and hundreds of thousands of people remained enslaved because the proclamation did not apply to border states still in the Union, nor did states in the … [Read more...] about Juneteenth: Recognizing African American Freedom, Families, Heritage, and the Ancestors’ Dream
WBAL-TV: Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland Looking for Volunteers
May 30, 2021: WBAL’s Jennifer Franciotti talks to Meals on Wheels about its UNBOXING operation as the organization transitions back to daily hot and cold meal delivery. Watch here >> … [Read more...] about WBAL-TV: Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland Looking for Volunteers
The Teen Ambassador Program Returns to Meals on Wheels: Register Today!
The Teen Ambassador Program (TAP) is back! Now in its second year, this successful program provides leadership experience, professional development skills, and service hours to incoming 9th - 12th graders. Through interactive group sessions, teens will learn about Meals on Wheels of Central … [Read more...] about The Teen Ambassador Program Returns to Meals on Wheels: Register Today!
Celebrating Pride with our LGBTQ+ Elders
At Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland (MOWCM), we are honored to celebrate Pride Month, a time dedicated to awareness, advocacy, and affirmation for the LGBTQ+ community. The first Pride parade, Christopher Street Liberation Day, occurred on June 28, 1970, commemorating the first anniversary of the … [Read more...] about Celebrating Pride with our LGBTQ+ Elders
Serving more meals means needing more wheels… we need you!
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Recognizing Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland Recognizes Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, a time dedicated to honoring generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders. It is a special time when we can come together to listen to the stories of elders, celebrate … [Read more...] about Recognizing Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month