Did you know more than 26 million individuals work for companies with matching gift programs, but over 78% of this group are unaware that their company offers this employee benefit?Companies of all sizes participate in the matching gift program, and it offers them a structured way to join with … [Read more...] about Double the Impact of your gift to MOWCM!
Fighting Food Insecurity Means Keeps Pets Fed
This Hunger Action Month, it’s imperative to broaden our understanding of who is food insecure. Beyond the child struggling to learn on an empty stomach or the parent worried that their food won’t last until the end of the month, there is an aging adult who doesn’t know the source of their or their … [Read more...] about Fighting Food Insecurity Means Keeps Pets Fed
Darlene Finds Grocery Assistance and Trust
Darlene joined the Grocery Assistance Program (GAP) at Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland three years ago after a series of health issues. “I’ve always been a type-A personality with lots of energy. Thirty-five years ago, I had a couple strokes, which has impacted my mobility. For the last 15 … [Read more...] about Darlene Finds Grocery Assistance and Trust
Community Dining- Our Menu Upgrades
We are proud to announce an expansion to our community dining program, which not only provides nutritious meals but is also an opportunity for older adults to increase social connections, share stories, and good times.What’s new?Menus are developed with input from our clients, so they are changed … [Read more...] about Community Dining- Our Menu Upgrades
Robin Rosenthal, Dock Supervisor , Retires after 26 Years of Service
We would like to recognize Robin Rosenthal for her 25 years of service to Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland. Robin started as a Driver serving the Dundalk and Central Seven Routes and has been a Lead Dock Supervisor since 2012. Robin is responsible for ensuring all drivers have what they need to … [Read more...] about Robin Rosenthal, Dock Supervisor , Retires after 26 Years of Service
Coco For A Cause: Reagan Jo’s Passion for Giving
Two years ago, Reagan Jo Garry, a 6-year-old from Severn, Maryland, proposed an idea to her parents after she overheard them talking about her younger cousin Max who lived in Ohio and had been diagnosed with a brain tumor.“She overheard us talking about it and decided she wanted to help her cousin … [Read more...] about Coco For A Cause: Reagan Jo’s Passion for Giving
Nancy B. Allchin: Professional Volunteer
My mother has been loving her neighbors as herself for as long as I can remember. We used to take a home-baked coffeecake to greet every new neighbor on the block. She paid a visit to every friend who was hospitalized or bereaved. She dedicated herself to the queen of all volunteer jobs: motherhood, … [Read more...] about Nancy B. Allchin: Professional Volunteer
It Has Been Said That to Improve Is to Change
It has been said that to improve is to change. At Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland we are continuously looking at ways to improve which is why you will soon see changes to our home delivered menu. While we will continue to deliver the same nutritious meals to our clients daily, we … [Read more...] about It Has Been Said That to Improve Is to Change