“I LOVE MY MEALS ON WHEELS!”

Mary grew up in El Pueblo, New Mexico, and moved to Albuquerque in 1971 to get a job when she first met her husband. She was a substitute and full-time schoolteacher for many years. In her late 70’s she began having trouble walking, so she retired and now uses a walker. She says, “My legs…

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“I LOVE TAKING MEALS TO MY CLIENTS!”

Cathy has been a volunteer driver with Meals on Wheels for over four years. A friend was a volunteer and asked her to join on a route one day. She enjoyed it and decided to sign up herself. She says, “I love taking meals to clients!” She finds that she has a connection with all…

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Local nonprofit launches healthy food vending machines

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Vending machines often don’t have the healthiest foods but Meals on Wheels’ new machines are offering something different and locally sourced. The “Forage” vending machines offer fresh salads, bowls and burritos from Three Sisters Kitchen in Albuquerque. They also offer Taos Bakes bars, yogurt and drinks like sparkling water and coconut water.…

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