Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, Inc. (MOWCM) has been a partner with the Maryland Department of Human Resources for more than a decade, helping vulnerable, difficult to reach older adults access benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program. Over the years, we have watched as … [Read more...] about Meals on Wheels submits SNAP Benefit Testimony
The Power of WE
Over the years, nonprofit organizations have been urged to collaborate with other nonprofits, the public, and the private sector to better serve clients, be more efficient, and tackle complex societal needs. The Stanford Social Innovation Review calls this Collective Impact, a practice of … [Read more...] about The Power of WE
Meals on Wheels America Urges Congress to Fund and Reauthorize the Older Americans Act Amid Growing Senior Hunger and Social Isolation
Mar 08, 2024President and CEO Ellie Hollander Invited by Senators Sanders and Cassidy to Testify Before Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP)Arlington, VA – March 8, 2024 — For more than 50 years, the Older Americans Act (OAA) has supported the network of state, … [Read more...] about Meals on Wheels America Urges Congress to Fund and Reauthorize the Older Americans Act Amid Growing Senior Hunger and Social Isolation
#SaveLunch for America’s Seniors
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland is proud to participate in the national #SaveLunch for America’s Seniors campaign as countless seniors face waitlists for #MealsonWheels nationwide, and the number continues to escalate. In 2023, we delivered 1.4 million meals in central Maryland, but we must … [Read more...] about #SaveLunch for America’s Seniors
Celebrating Martin Luther King Day: Diversity, Equality and Acts of Service
On Monday, January 16th, we celebrate Martin Luther King Day. This is a day observed for honoring one of the greatest Americans to ever live. A leader of the civil rights movement, Dr. King was unrelenting on issues surrounding diversity and equality in America. At Meals on Wheels of Central … [Read more...] about Celebrating Martin Luther King Day: Diversity, Equality and Acts of Service
Client Corner: Meet Peggy
Speech and Hearing Awareness Month
The month of May recognizes Better Speech and Hearing Awareness Month, with the mission of educating the public about communication disorders. The month specifically gives a platform to raise awareness for individuals who experience hearing and speech difficulties. It is estimated that around 5% of … [Read more...] about Speech and Hearing Awareness Month
Earth Day- Recognizing the Importance of the Food System
At Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, we are pleased to support the global effort of Earth Day on April 22nd. Earth Day is a wonderful time to reflect on our own environmental impact and to celebrate the many achievements communities are taking to protect nature and the health of all living beings … [Read more...] about Earth Day- Recognizing the Importance of the Food System