Russel’s Second Serve At 82 years old, Russel, or Russ, still wakes with the same discipline that carried him through decades as a teacher, coach, and athlete. His mornings begin before sunrise with a workout that would humble someone half his age: tai chi, core strength exercises, a pedal bike, and the occasional tennis match—all…

  Love and Loyal Companionship: You Make It All Possible Each evening, Ellen settles into her favorite chair with a Meals on Wheels lunch and her loyal dog, Little One, nestled at her feet. It’s a comforting routine—made possible by your compassion.   Ellen is legally blind and unable to use the stove safely. She…

Your Support Brings More Than Meals—It Brings Independence! Because of your generosity, a small pilot program at Meals on Wheels New Mexico recently put assistive technology directly into the hands of neighbors who need it most. These thoughtful tools—like motion-activated lights, doorbells for those who are hard of hearing, and jar openers—are helping people live…

Back on the Road, Delivering More than Meals – Your support powers Chris’s journey Chris is one of the newest members of our volunteer family—but delivering food is nothing new to him. As a recently retired food truck driver, Chris spent years crisscrossing Albuquerque to bring fresh ingredients to your community. Retirement didn’t keep him…

Shining Through Service – YOUR SUPPORT POWERS GARTH’S IMPACT When Garth retired in 2005, he didn’t slow down—he found a new purpose. As a former professor of anthropology, he had spent his career studying human connection. Now, he’s living it. For 16 years, Garth has been a dedicated volunteer driver, delivering nutrition, companionship, and peace…

Deniez’s Door to Hope YOUR SUPPORT MAKES HEALTHY MEALS AND BRIGHTER DAYS POSSIBLE Across from a park, in a home much like yours, Deniez and her daughter, Sarah*, share a life full of love and resilience. Their side door swings open each day—Sarah off to school, Deniez to medical appointments—and later Meals on Wheels New…

Hannah was born and raised in Albuquerque, but she dreams of one day living by the ocean in Pensacola, Florida. A devoted fan of The Little Mermaid, she proudly wears her favorite necklace—a beautiful seashell—close to her heart. For now, Hannah is happy right here at home, especially as a Meals on Wheels New Mexico…

Powerful things happen when organizations work together. Meals on Wheels America supports the network of more than 5,000 community-based programs that collectively deliver life-saving meals and services to over 2 million seniors each year. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

Roberto is a new client and Navy veteran from southern California. He became a 2nd Class Petty Officer and served as a Plane Captain on the USS Midway for many years. During that time, Roberto got to see the world, including the Philippines, Japan, Singapore, Korea, Africa, and more. He says his favorite place was…

Kathleen is a retired teacher and long-time Meals on Wheels client. She moved to Albuquerque from Buffalo, New York, about 40 years ago with her young family. Kathleen went on to earn her master’s degree and teach at multiple grade schools as well as at the University of Albuquerque, before it became St. Pius X.…