The Coronavirus pandemic has impacted all of our lives in profound ways, including families and teenagers. Youth and their parents have adapted to a challenging, “new normal” often including difficult changes such as virtual learning and reduced social connectedness. In a time of so much isolation, … [Read more...] about Families Find Ways to Connect and Make a Difference at Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland
Making Connections One Grocery Cart at a Time
A volunteer's story... Libbie recently retired from full-time teaching after a fulfilling 35-year career. Throughout the decades, she taught a variety of subjects including music, computer lessons, and math to middle school-aged students. While Libbie currently works part-time as a virtual tutor, … [Read more...] about Making Connections One Grocery Cart at a Time
2020 Holiday Happenings @mealsonwheelsmd!
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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Awards Historic Gift of $8M to Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, Inc.
Largest Individual Donation in Organization’s History to Support the Growing Need of Addressing Hunger + Isolation within Maryland’s Aging and Homebound Communities Baltimore, MD: Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland (MOWCM) whose mission is to “enable people to live independently at home through the … [Read more...] about Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Awards Historic Gift of $8M to Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, Inc.
Teen Volunteers Take Over Meals on Wheels!
Beginning this summer, teenagers throughout Maryland have been giving back to their local homebound neighbors by volunteering at Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland (MOWCM). Our engaging and innovative teen programs included summer and fall sessions of the Teen Ambassador Program or “TAP” in which … [Read more...] about Teen Volunteers Take Over Meals on Wheels!
Volunteer Information Sessions
Attending a Volunteer Information Session is great way to learn more about Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland’s history, programs, and funding. We encourage all those interested in volunteering to learn more about our mission and the vital role our volunteers play in helping to fulfill that … [Read more...] about Volunteer Information Sessions
Share the Love with Vulnerable Seniors This Holiday Season
Subaru’s Share the Love event began 13 years ago with the goal of supporting the impactful work of charities during the holiday season. Too many seniors are struggling to stay independent and healthy. One in four seniors lives alone in isolation and one in seven seniors might not know from where … [Read more...] about Share the Love with Vulnerable Seniors This Holiday Season
Easing the path to nutritious food for Maryland’s homebound seniors
Our communities are stronger when Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland and the Maryland Department of Human Services partner to provide benefit programs to homebound clients throughout the state. These programs include supplemental nutrition assistance, health insurance, tax credits, and housing and … [Read more...] about Easing the path to nutritious food for Maryland’s homebound seniors
WYPR 88.1FM: How Volunteers are Rising to Meet the Challenges of the Pandemic
December 2, 2020: WYPR's Sheilah Kast, host of On the Record, interviews Meals on Wheels about how eager volunteers are stepping up to face two devastating side effects of the pandemic - hunger and isolation. Senior Director of Volunteer Services, Julie Hollander, and Meals on Wheels volunteer, … [Read more...] about WYPR 88.1FM: How Volunteers are Rising to Meet the Challenges of the Pandemic