Roberta, a vibrant 101-year-old, has called Baltimore home since 1953, when she moved from South Carolina with her husband and children. She dedicated her career to caring for others as a nurse’s aide at John Hopkins Hospital. Today, Mrs. Roberta is the beloved matriarch of a large family that spans … [Read more...] about Client Stories: Mrs. Roberta
Client Stories: Michael
Michael is a 80-year-old Baltimore County resident and Korean War Veteran who signed up for the home-delivered meal program two years ago soon after his wife Stephanie passed away. He’s lived alone since 2022 and has adapted well in finding his independence. But Michael’s health started to … [Read more...] about Client Stories: Michael
Volunteering Brings Friendship and Fulfillment: Maggie and Dan’s Story
Volunteering is often seen as a way to give back, but it can also create lasting friendships and bring deep personal fulfillment. This is certainly the case for Maggie, a vibrant resident of Baltimore City, and Dan McGrain, a longtime meal-delivery volunteer with Meals on Wheels. Their story … [Read more...] about Volunteering Brings Friendship and Fulfillment: Maggie and Dan’s Story
Volunteer Stories: Shore United Bank
Employees at Shore United Bank have been volunteering at Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland (MOWCM) for nearly a decade. The bank, which was established in 2017, has had a long-standing relationship with MOWCM dating back to when the bank was known as Community Bank. Every Wednesday, employees … [Read more...] about Volunteer Stories: Shore United Bank
Client Stories: Delores
Delores is a 76-year-old SNAP beneficiary who is legally blind, so she signed up for the Home Delivered Meal Program more than a year ago. “I called Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland and let them know that I needed support. I wanted to start getting meals, so they took my application and said that … [Read more...] about Client Stories: Delores
Standing Up for Older Americans
In the past two weeks, we have received numerous calls and messages from concerned members of our community, including many from the older adults who rely on us for their daily meals, about the effect of the temporary federal funding freeze on our home delivered meal program. Older … [Read more...] about Standing Up for Older Americans
Kibble Connection- A Partnership for Pets
Brought to you by: United Healthcare The Kibble Connection program began in 2007 when a Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland delivery volunteer, who was also a board member at the Maryland SPCA, realized that many of the clients she interacted with were feeding their MOWCM meals to their pets. … [Read more...] about Kibble Connection- A Partnership for Pets
Thank you Subaru for Sharing the Love!
Our December Volunteer Spotlight goes to Subaru! Thank you for your time and dedication in supporting Meals on Wheels. Your kindness makes a difference in the lives of so many! … [Read more...] about Thank you Subaru for Sharing the Love!
Double the Impact of your gift to MOWCM!
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 … [Read more...] about Double the Impact of your gift to MOWCM!