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
WYPR 88.1 FM: Fighting Hunger In Maryland
August 9, 2021: WYPR's Sheilah Kast host of On the Record, interviews The Maryland Food Bank, University of Maryland Medical System, and Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland (MOWCM). The discussion centers around food insecurity in Maryland and what work is being done to address this challenge. MOWCM … [Read more...] about WYPR 88.1 FM: Fighting Hunger In Maryland
University of Maryland Medical System Announces $1.2 Million Commitment to Address Food Insecurity
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) announces a $1.2 million commitment to address food insecurity across the state in communities served by their 13 hospitals. Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland (MOWCM) is proud to be one of their partners in this effort. With the support of UMMS, … [Read more...] about University of Maryland Medical System Announces $1.2 Million Commitment to Address Food Insecurity
Together We Serve: Military Volunteers + Veteran Clients
At Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, we recognize the sacrifice our military volunteers make and the resilience that veteran clients continue to show in their daily lives. Whether through packing meals, delivering meals, making calls, or as a participant in our programs, we are proud to highlight … [Read more...] about Together We Serve: Military Volunteers + Veteran Clients
WJZ-13: Meals On Wheels Seeks Volunteer Drivers As Demand Stays High Post-Pandemic
July 7, 2021: WJZ’s Sean Streicher visits Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland to check out Operation Unbox: the return to daily hot and cold meal delivery. This summer, more meal delivery volunteers are needed more than ever! … [Read more...] about WJZ-13: Meals On Wheels Seeks Volunteer Drivers As Demand Stays High Post-Pandemic