We recently announced six restaurants that will be joining us at Meals on Heels, and we are here again to announce another four! We are so excited that each of these eateries will be bringing their savory food to this event, but also that they are supporting Meals on Wheels and delivery of warm, nutritious […]
New to Meals on Heels this year and wondering what this Swank Soles Competition is all about? Look no further! Every year at Meals on Heels, attendees buy or create their shoes for the evening. We highly encourage creativity, so have fun with it and show up in style. Included in your Meals on […]
Meals on Heels 2017 is just more than a month away! Not only is this event a blast to attend, but 100% of the proceeds to go support Meals on Wheels. One of the highlights of the event every year is the tasty food that is provided by local restaurants. Below is a sample of […]
As a retired registered nurse, Judy knows the value of good nutrition when it comes to staying healthy. And as someone who gets Meals on Wheels, she also appreciates healthy food that also tastes good. Judy, who is 72 and lives in Brooklyn Park, signed up for Meals on Wheels about a year ago when […]
After President Trump sent a blueprint budget for Fiscal Year 2018 to Congress, there’s rightfully been concern in the Meals on Wheels community about potential funding cuts to local programs. We have been inspired by so many Meals on Wheels supporters during this time and would like to take this opportunity to answer a few […]
Because Meals on Wheels is a valued resource for caregivers, we aim to provide information that caregivers may find useful. This post is part of an occasional series called “Caregiving in Quicksand,” a personal look at being a caregiver by Marketing Director Lauren Edstrom. It’s truly amazing how we can feel totally together one moment, […]
From now until January 3, when you buy or lease a Subaru, $250 from your purchase will go to a charity of your choice. One of four charities you will have opportunity to choose is Meals on Wheels! Meals on Wheels is participating in the Share the Love event for the ninth year in a […]
We’re excited to announce that a few humans from the Meals on Wheels family will be featured as Humans of Minneapolis in the coming days! Stephanie Glaros, creator of the “Humans of Minneapolis” project, focuses on making connections between people. She works to encourage empathy and get us to recognize the things that we have […]
On a day centered around a big meal, no one should have to think about where their Thanksgiving meal is coming from. Every Meals on Wheels program offers an option of receiving frozen or cold meals in advance so that clients will have a meal available on Thanksgiving and the days following it. A number […]
3M and its employees have a long history of supporting Meals on Wheels. For example, 3M’s workplace delivery teams are some of the longest-serving Meals on Wheels volunteer teams around. Now, thanks to the 3M Foundation, employees have another opportunity to show their support for local seniors and people with disabilities through the 3Mgives Thanksgiving […]
