Veterans Stay Connected…
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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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…
Read More“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…
Read MoreLocal 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.…
Read MoreMeals on Wheels seeks volunteers in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Meals on Wheels of New Mexico is looking for volunteers to help keep people fed across the Albuquerque metro area. Volunteers can serve in a variety of ways but the organization’s greatest current need is for drivers. Drivers are asked to deliver meals to homebound individuals to provide them with social…
Read MoreLooking Back on 50 Years of Service
In 2022, you helped us celebrate our 50th anniversary. Fifty amazing years delivering food and friendship in New Mexico. Thank you for generously donating or volunteering to connect with our hungry, isolated neighbors. It is because of compassionate people like you that Meals on Wheels of Albuquerque can reflect on 4.5 million meals delivered. Thank…
Read MoreMore than a Meal for Raquel
Born in Louisiana in 1950, Raquel* is a vibrant woman with a big heart. A passionate quilter full of stories, she moved to New Mexico to be close to her daughter after her husband of 40 years passed away. In the nine years since, she has lived alone and had several surgeries where recovery has…
Read MoreMeals on Wheels of Albuquerque Announces Promotions
ALBUQUERQUE – January 17, 2023 – Meals on Wheels of Albuquerque announces the promotions of two employees – Dennis Plummer is Chief Strategy Officer and Tanja Jenkins is Chief Operating Officer. The duo joins CEO Shauna Frost and Chief Advancement Officer Renee Ruybal in managing the organization. Jenkins began her involvement with Meals on Wheels…
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