Volunteer visits make life better

While 2020 was undoubtedly filled with pain and isolation for many community members, through it all, we witnessed you, our Meals on Wheels friends and family, pulling together with sustained generosity. Ella’s* chronic shoulder pain made preparing meals a struggle. Her daughter and granddaughter recommended calling Meals on Wheels. Her pain made getting dressed feel [...]

By |2021-02-19T20:22:47+00:00February 19th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Volunteer visits make life better

Subaru’s Share the Love Event is Back!

Share the Love with Vulnerable Seniors This Year Exciting news! For the 13th year running, the Meals on Wheels network is participating in the 2020 Subaru Share the Love Event. Over the past twelve years, Subaru and its retailers have helped Meals on Wheels to deliver more than 2.3 million meals nationwide to seniors in [...]

By |2020-11-25T18:51:58+00:00November 24th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Subaru’s Share the Love Event is Back!

A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words

In these times, I am overwhelmingly grateful for YOU, our dedicated donors, volunteers, and staff. Our meal delivery services are essential and because of you, our doors remained open despite challenges presented due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Administrative staff worked remotely; kitchen workers prepared more meals despite increased safety restrictions; new volunteers enrolled almost daily [...]

By |2020-08-31T14:50:13+00:00August 30th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words

Your Support Keeps Neighbors Safe and Independent

Meet Angela Angela works in home health care, and she also cares for her son, who has Downs Syndrome, a heart condition, and diabetes. When preparing specialized meals for her son became difficult, she turned to Meals on Wheels to help. Thanks to the support you provide, Angela’s son can now microwave his own meals, [...]

By |2020-08-31T14:48:55+00:00August 30th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Your Support Keeps Neighbors Safe and Independent

You Give Us Hope: The Response to COVID-19

To you, our loyal volunteers... Over 70% of Meals on Wheels’ 500 person strong volunteer force is over the age of 60. With this population at high risk for contracting COVID-19, many of you have graciously stepped back to reduce your risk of contraction and transmission. Our regular volunteer fleet is 250 volunteers strong on [...]

By |2020-08-31T14:49:44+00:00August 30th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on You Give Us Hope: The Response to COVID-19

YES! We’re Still Delivering. A COVID-19 Update.

In light of the current stay-at-home order issued by Governor Lujan-Grisham, Meals on Wheels of Albuquerque has moved to once-per-week deliveries of frozen meals starting on Thursday, March 26th and running at least through Friday, May 1st. Need meals? We can help! We have both regular and emergency spots available on a first come, first [...]

By |2020-04-13T22:38:23+00:00April 13th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on YES! We’re Still Delivering. A COVID-19 Update.

Safety Tips for Seniors Who Want to Remain in Their Homes After Retirement

By Guest Contributor, Karen Weeks Photo by PixaBaby Deciding what to do after retirement can be stressful, and when it comes to selling your home, it can be overwhelming to think about making such a major change. Many seniors make the decision to stay in their homes and age in place, which allows them to [...]

By |2019-11-21T18:24:32+00:00November 21st, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Safety Tips for Seniors Who Want to Remain in Their Homes After Retirement

A Former Talk-Radio Host Lives and Eats at Home

Steve has been a Meals on Wheels client for three years. An inspiring storyteller with a near-photographic memory, Steve used to work in radio where he gained celebrity with his talk show in Colorado. Today, Steve is on oxygen due to trouble with his lungs. His activity is limited, but thanks to you, he can [...]

By |2019-10-30T21:06:35+00:00October 30th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on A Former Talk-Radio Host Lives and Eats at Home

Tom Eats Healthy Meals Thanks to You!

Tom loves music. The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and Depeche Mode are just a few of the bands he is listening to now. Some time ago, Tom’s brother signed him up for Meals on Wheels to make sure he stayed fed. Good thing, too. Tom knows the importance of eating well, but he can’t cook for [...]

By |2019-10-30T21:05:12+00:00October 30th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Tom Eats Healthy Meals Thanks to You!

Our Holiday Gingerbread Event Supports Neighbors in Need

Last year, this event helped to deliver more than 5,000 hot meals. Help us beat that number this year! Get ready for holiday fun! Each year, the Gingerbread Enchantment Contest and Auction helps fund the Low-Income Food and Enrichment (LIFE) program. By supporting this event, you are helping to feed hungry neighbors who struggle to [...]

By |2019-10-31T15:42:00+00:00October 30th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Our Holiday Gingerbread Event Supports Neighbors in Need
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