Meals on Wheels and More - Blog

Along the Way We Have Met Many Endearing People

2012-05-04T14:25:46Z

“I’ve been doing Groceries to Go for almost 10 years. ... Along the way we have met many endearing people. One very memorable client was a centenarian who gave my daughter GREEN EGGS AND HAM for Christmas and another wonderful lady who cheered her on as she helped carry soda bottles into the apartment. There was one client who we became particularly close with ... “- guest post by Kambra Allen Groceries to Go Volunteer

I Just Knew I Was Supposed to Do This

2012-04-30T14:24:22Z

When Robin and I first met, we hit it off immediately. She has a great sense of humor, even though her circumstances are rather grim. I have delivered Meals on Wheels for almost 15 years, so when they really needed Groceries to Go volunteers, they contacted all of us asking if we could help or knew someone who could help. My son was 12 or 13 at the time, so didn’t need constant supervision, and I just knew I was supposed to do this. guest post by Groceries to Go volunteer Susan Daugherty

Groceries to Go: A Letter from the Coordinator

2012-04-27T15:57:36Z

In the words of a client, “This is such a splendid service staffed with so many adorable, loving and spirited individuals. I would be so lost, lonely and heartsick without this service. Thank you!”
And, thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers who make this program possible! posted by Katie Jennings Groceries to Go Coordinator

April is National Volunteer Month

2012-04-25T17:21:14Z

April is National Volunteer Month, and what better time to recognize the thousands of Meals on Wheels volunteers who graciously donate their time and talent to help those in need.

The Greek moralist, Aesop, wrote “no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted”. More than 2,500 years later, those words still ring true, and our 6500+ Meals on Wheels and More volunteers are proof of that! Whether they are delivering nutritious meals, being a phone pal for a homebound client, performing minor repair jobs in a client’s home, or providing any of the other services we offer, our amazing volunteers make a big difference in the lives of the wonderful people we serve. posted by Theresa Medlin VP for Volunteer Services & Distribution

The Beatles’ “Help” Came on the Radio

2012-03-28T19:34:01Z

Dear Friends,

I was on my way into work recently and the Beatles’ “Help” came on the radio.

Now, I’ve heard that song hundreds of times before, but for some reason that particular morning it suddenly hit me that John Lennon could have easily been singing about the wonderful people we serve.

post by Dan Pruett CEO & President of Meals on Wheels and More

The Contact They Need

2012-03-05T17:02:04Z

“It’s the contact they need ... ” Testimonial by Nick Bradley Meals on Wheels and More Volunteer

Sharing the Love

2012-02-14T17:15:57Z

Valentine’s Day, it’s one of those holidays, like Christmas or New Year’s Eve, when it’s awfully tough to feel alone. posted by: Thad Rosenfeld Dir. of Communications Meals on Wheels and More

Help Your Neighbors Stay Warm

2011-12-07T16:03:49Z

Every winter, we get hundreds of requests from clients who are in need of blankets and heaters to keep warm. With sustaining freezing temperatures in Central Texas, we have many folks who are cold in their homes right now. A simple blanket can help our clients stay warm and well during the cold spells we will experience this month and into the the winter.

Season For Caring 2011 Meals on Wheels Family in Great Need

2011-12-02T16:50:16Z

The gift Meals on Wheels client Lloyd Jackson craves most this holiday season is the same one he’s wanted every year for the past decade. And every year he’s gotten exactly what he wants – a good stable home life for his 11 year old great-grandson, Kevon Walton, whom Lloyd, and his wife, Bertha, have raised since the boy was a year old. Raising a child can be challenging even under the best of circumstances, but Lloyd and Bertha Jackson faces obstacles that many parents don’t. - posted by Thad Rosenfeld Director of Commuinications Meals on Wheels and More

NFL Player Cory Redding Adopts-A-Day at Meals on Wheels and More

2011-11-21T23:09:30Z

God has made me rich in every way so that I can be generous this holiday season and share my blessings with the clients of Meals on Wheels and More in Austin, TX. - guest post by Cory Redding