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:
Annual Report
- 2022 Annual Report
- 2021 Annual Report
- 2020 Annual Report
- 2018 Annual Report
- 2017 Annual Report
- 2016 Annual Report
- 2015 Annual Report
- 2014 Annual Report
Financial Statements
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