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Mission and Vision

Our Mission: Delivering healthy meals and friendshipneighbor to neighbor

Our Vision: A New Mexico where every neighbor in every community is nourished

Who We Are

Founded by a group of women from Albuquerque’s Presbyterian churches in 1972, Meals on Wheels New Mexico was created to provide nutrition, compassion, and friendship to homebound neighbors. What started with 40 volunteers and 20 clients, has grown to 300 volunteers delivering to 2,000 clients each year! Meals on Wheels New Mexico has a heart for keeping neighbors happy, healthy, and in the comfort of their own homes. As a trusted organization deeply rooted in our community, we understand the value of independence and the importance of maintaining a sense of belonging. Through our dedicated team of compassionate volunteers, we not only provide nutritious meals but also extend a warm hand of support and companionship to those we serve. With a focus on promoting well-being and enhancing quality of life, Meals on Wheels New Mexico is committed to ensuring that neighbors can thrive in the place they call home.

What We Do

Meals on Wheels New Mexico is the only home delivered meal program in our area preparing special diets for anyone, of any age, for any reason. Our team prepares these special diets to meet the nutritional needs of our clients with medical issues such as diabetes, renal failure, heart issues, chewing and swallowing problems and more. We have no service restrictions based on age or disability and can provide meals for as long as a client needs us.

Thanks to the generosity of the community, we are able to provide varying subsidies for many of the clients we serve. On average, 85% of our clients receive free or reduced cost meals. We remain committed to maintaining this financial support, so our meals remain not simply available, but accessible to the people who need them.

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Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is composed of dedicated individuals who work to grow Meals on Wheels New Mexico’s impact on the community. 

Board meetings are held from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, scheduled bi-monthly, and open to the public. If you would like to attend or are interested in joining our board, please contact Shauna Frost at sfrost@mow-nm.org.

Executive Committee

In alphabetical order by last name

Van Billops, CPA, NM Gaming Control; Board Secretary

Tyler Brooks, CPA, Moss Adams LLP; Board Treasurer

Lisa Droelle, Presbyterian Health Plan; Board Vice President

David Nater, Nater Group LLC; Board President

Members

Linda Atencio, United Health Care

Will Belleto, Wafd Insurance

Jean Block, Jean Block Consulting, Inc.

Bryan Costilla, Renaud Investments

Janis Fensterer, Realty 1 of New Mexico

Jeff Gittleman, Retired

Carmen Good, HOPE Solutions

Kathy Komoll, NM Hospitality Association

John Landis, Retired

Idalia Lechuga-Tena, ILT International

Jeffrey Mermilliod, Wisdom LLC

Susan Slates, Simpatico Construction

Bill Tallman, State Senator

Kate Weaver Patterson, KMP Consulting & Meditation, LLC

Carol Wight, New Mexico Restaurant Association

Leadership

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

Interested in serving? Download our Board brochure, or email us at board@mow-nm.org for more information. You may also apply by clicking here.

News and Updates

Veterans Stay Connected…

September 23, 2023

Your support is paving the way to success! No matter how long a journey, they all begin with a single step. Or in this case, with a single meal, delivered by a caring Meals on Wheels New Mexico volunteer. Kind people like Ed, a staff driver, and Vietnam Veteran. Ed often wears a veteran hat…

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“I LOVE MY MEALS ON WHEELS!”

April 19, 2023

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!”

April 19, 2023

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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