About Meals on Wheels

Our Mission…

Delivering healthy meals and friendship – neighbor to neighbor

Our Vision…

A New Mexico where every neighbor in every community is nourished

Who we are…

Meals on Wheels New Mexico (formerly Meals on Wheels of Albuquerque) is a private 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation founded in 1972 by a group of women from Presbyterian Churches around Albuquerque. We began with 20 clients and 40 volunteers. Today we serve approximately 500 clients and have over 400 volunteers. We delivered 9,400 meals in 1972. Today we are delivering over 140,000 meals a year. Meals on Wheels New Mexico provides nutritious meals and crucial social contact each day. Not only do we provide friendship and compassion but we also check the well being of those we serve.

What we do…

Meals on Wheels New Mexico is the only home delivered meal program in our area preparing special diets. We prepare these special diets for a variety of needs, including diabetes, renal failure, heart issues, chewing and swallowing problems, etc.

Through grants, donations, and the support of the community, we started the Low Income Food & Enrichment Program (L.I.F.E.). This program is for those meeting the federal government’s defined poverty level and who require a special diet due to health issues.

Our program is currently the only one of its kind in New Mexico. We provide our services to anyone of any age. There are no restrictions for age or disability. We currently have clients in their 20’s to our oldest client who just celebrated her 109th birthday. We can provide meals for any duration whether they are needed during a period of recuperation or for many years.

 

We are dedicated to open and honest reporting:

             

 

Thank you to Presbyterian Healthcare for their generous support of our programs:

 

 

 

Thank you to our generous grantors:

Meals on Wheels New Mexico functions as an on-going collaboration between our Staff, Board of Directors, and a team of 400 volunteers.

Board Members

In alphabetical order by last name

Our Board of Directors is comprised of dedicated community members who work to grow Meals on Wheels New Mexico’s influence in the community. If you are interested in joining our board, please contact us. Board meetings are scheduled quarterly from 4:00pm – 6:00pm. Meetings are open to the public. If you are interested in attending, please contact Shauna Frost at sfrost@mow-nm.org for Zoom log-in information.

Linda Atencio, United Health Care

Van Billops, CPA, NM Gaming Control

Will Belletto, Wafd Insurance

Jean Block, Jean Block Consulting, Inc.

Tyler Brooks, CPA, Moss Adams

Bryan Costilla, Renaud Investments

Lisa Droelle, Presbyterian Healthcare

Janis Fensterer, Realty 1 of New Mexico

Jeff Gittelman, MOWNM Volunteer

Carmen Good, HOPE Solutions

Kathy Komoll, NM Hospitality Association

John Landis, MOWNM Volunteer

Idalia Lechuga-Tena, ILT International, Former NM State Representative

Jeffrey Mermilliod, Financial Advisor

David Nater, Independent Healthcare Consultant

Susan Slates, MOWNM Volunteer

Senator Bill Tallman, NM State Legislature

Kate Weaver Patterson, KWP Consulting and Mediation, LLC

Carol Wight, New Mexico Restaurant Association

Executive Committee

In alphabetical order by last name

Van Billops, Secretary

David Nater, President

Tyler Brooks, CPA, Treasurer

Lisa Droelle, Vice President

Executive Team

In alphabetical order by last name

Shauna M. Frost – Chief Executive Officer

Tanja Jenkins  Chief Operations Officer

Dennis Plummer – Chief Strategy Officer

Renee Ruybal – Chief Advancement Officer