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Meals on Wheels is powered by people just like you. Together, we are more than 2.4 million seniors, 2 million volunteers, 100,000 dedicated staff and tens of thousands of donors strong. These are the stories of our Meals on Wheels network.
Two seniors native to Knoxville, Tennessee — Judy and Brenda — couldn’t imagine life without their respective pets, Hazel and Brownie, who provide companionship and, of course, give lots of love. [READ]
Frank has been granted the gift of sharing the last 12 or so years with his favorite furry companion, Blade - who keeps Frank healthier, happier and more independent just by staying by his side. [READ]
Joan and Snowball have built a safe and loving world around each other, living more than 10 years in the same home together. [READ]
Hilton employees volunteer their time to place weekly phone calls to hundreds of Meals on Wheels clients sheltering at home and alone. One of those seniors dubbed the calling volunteers their “Calling Angels” because of the critical service and friendship they provide. [READ]
Eulalia relies on Meals on Wheels to provide nutritious meals and to facilitate the activities that enable her to continue to live with independence and in her own home. And, she loves the volunteers! All the cards that Meals on Wheels volunteers have given her hang on the side of her refrigerator as a constant reminder that she is not alone. [READ]
Shirley is 77 years old and lives in Dallas, TX. She loves her large print word search puzzles and does them every day. Three of her four children live nearby and stop by to check on her when they can, but now more than ever she depends on Meals on Wheels to bring her food when family can’t come around. [READ]
Social isolation is a way of life for millions of seniors – and has been since long before this global crisis began. Over 9 million American seniors were living in isolation before COVID-19, and the physical distancing required to slow the spread of the virus has created an exponential increase in that number. [READ]