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The weather in Maryland is often characterized by cool, frigid winters and warm, humid summers. The hot season can last anywhere from May to mid-September with the average daily temperatures reaching over 79 degrees in Baltimore. Not only do elevated temperatures cause discomfort, the humidity and … [Read more...] about Staying Safe in the Summer Sun

History On January 1, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln. However, the Civil War was raging, and hundreds of thousands of people remained enslaved because the proclamation did not apply to border states still in the Union, nor did states in the … [Read more...] about Juneteenth: Recognizing African American Freedom, Families, Heritage, and the Ancestors’ Dream

The Teen Ambassador Program (TAP) is back! Now in its second year, this successful program provides leadership experience, professional development skills, and service hours to incoming 9th - 12th graders. Through interactive group sessions, teens will learn about Meals on Wheels of Central … [Read more...] about The Teen Ambassador Program Returns to Meals on Wheels: Register Today!

At Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland (MOWCM), we are honored to celebrate Pride Month, a time dedicated to awareness, advocacy, and affirmation for the LGBTQ+ community. The first Pride parade, Christopher Street Liberation Day, occurred on June 28, 1970, commemorating the first anniversary of the … [Read more...] about Celebrating Pride with our LGBTQ+ Elders

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Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland Recognizes Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, a time dedicated to honoring generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders. It is a special time when we can come together to listen to the stories of elders, celebrate … [Read more...] about Recognizing Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

May 15th will mark the conclusion of Food Allergy Awareness Week, a time dedicated to spreading factual information about the ever-increasing experience of food allergies. The general population of the United States and the global world is aging. According to the US Census Bureau, in 2016, there … [Read more...] about Did You Know? : Food Allergies in Older Adults