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!
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