Weather-related delivery update for the week of Jan. 28
January 28, 2019
This week’s weather has brought significant snowfall followed by predicted dangerous wind chills throughout the Twin Cities. In situations such as these, staff at our…
Caregiving in Quicksand: When even positive change is really hard
January 4, 2017
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…
Caregiving in Quicksand: How We Got Here
April 29, 2016
Because Meals on Wheels is a valued resource for caregivers, we aim to provide information that caregivers may find useful. This is the first in…
Why fighting social isolation is a worthy cause
May 12, 2015
Social isolation can be difficult to adequately define and measure, but is generally considered to be a state of having minimal social contact, few or…
Would Your Aging Parents Benefit From a Little Extra Support?
December 18, 2014
The holidays are a time to reconnect and celebrate, as many of us and traveling to see loved ones – sometimes for the first time…
How you can include a local senior on your shopping list this year
December 10, 2014
Did you know that when you’re out and about doing your holiday shopping, you can pick up a gift for a local senior in need?…
How well do you know Meals on Wheels? Take the quiz and find out
March 26, 2014
Almost everyone is familiar with Meals on Wheels. Chances are you know someone who has either delivered or received a meal. While most people know…
Can you receive meals on a temporary basis?
March 19, 2014
Cooking isn’t one of Marsha Oliver’s favorite activities, but she happily accepts her responsibility as her household’s head chef. However, it’s a task that she…
Why combating loneliness may be just as important as fighting hunger
February 20, 2014
As any sad song will tell you, being lonely is nobody’s idea of fun. But increasing research suggests that feeling lonely might affect more than…
Meals on Wheels, winter weather and resources for seniors
January 3, 2014
-The New Year has arrived and it brought with it arctic temperatures. Being able to handle cold, snowy and icy weather is a point of…
