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As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us reflect on the things we are grateful for, such as the comforts of home, time with family, and the warmth of shared meals. Yet for too many older adults in our community, food insecurity and loneliness put these simple comforts out of reach.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Meals on Wheels provides nutritious food, a friendly visit, and a vital connection to the community. This is why your support is especially crucial this time of year. Together, we can make sure that no one is left behind during the holidays or in the months ahead.<\/p>\r\n

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“It’s nice to see another face, because I don’t get company.”
-Marsha, meal recipient in Minneapolis<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3 Ways to Get Involved with Meals on Wheels during the Holidays<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Here are several meaningful ways you and your family can contribute to the Meals on Wheels mission of ensuring our neighbors have the nutritious meals they need and a social connection to their communities this holiday season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Samee Tabaruc Dhaqaale\"Richard<\/a><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If your schedule is packed, ku deeqidda Cuntada Gawaarida<\/a> is one of the easiest and most effective ways to help. From Nov. 1-19, you can increase the impact of your donation during Sii Max<\/a> iyadoo la furayo hadiyad isku mid ah iyada oo ay ugu wacan tahay Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation<\/a>. Hadday tahay hadiyad hal mar ah ama tabaruc bille ah, deeq kasta waxay ka caawisaa helitaanka cunto dadka ugu baahan. Taageeradaadu waxay dadka ka dhigtaa kuwo nafaqeeya iyagoo dareemaya isku xirnaan iyo daryeel\u2014halka ay ku nool yihiin.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Noqo Darawal Iskaa wax u qabso ah<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Iskaa wax u qabso ahaan Darawalka keenista cuntada<\/a> is one of the most impactful ways to support your neighbors. Around Thanksgiving and through the winter, this role is especially vital. Requests for meal delivery service typically increase during the winter, and a number of regular volunteers take the winter off as they spend their time elsewhere during the colder months.<\/p>\r\n

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\u201cFor me, the interaction takes away a little of the loneliness that I\u2019d be feeling.\u201d<\/strong><\/em>
-Nevaida, meal recipient in Minneapolis<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Stay Connected and Spread the Word<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A quick post on social media can go a long way. Use your profile to share why you care about Meals on Wheels and why it\u2019s important to the community. Talking about the importance of tackling food insecurity and isolation is a great way to invite friends to learn more or get involved.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Waa kan meesha aad ka heli karto oo aad kala socon karto Meals on Wheels baraha bulshada: Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, Bluesky<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a> iyo TikTok<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Thanksgiving and Holiday-specific Meal Programs<\/h2>\r\n

Twin Cities Meals on Wheels programs deliver a turkey meal to regular meal recipients the week of Thanksgiving, along with extra meals for them to eat during the holiday weekend. Those who are looking for meal programs that specifically deliver or offer community meals on the holidays can check out the state of Minnesota’s list of Thanksgiving and holiday meal programs<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

Ka dhig Thanksgiving mid macno leh adigoo isticmaalaya Cuntada Gawaarida<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This Thanksgiving, you can share warmth and good food with your neighbors who need it most. Supporting Meals on Wheels is a meaningful way to celebrate the season and ensure more of our neighbors feel connected and cared for.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Maanta ku lug yeelo Meals on Wheels ee Twin Cities adigoo adeegsanaya <\/strong>ku deeqid<\/a><\/strong> ama iskaa wax u qabso<\/a><\/strong> si xilligan fasaxa looga dhigo mid ka iftiimaya qof kasta oo bulshada ka mid ah.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The holidays can be a lonely time for those living alone or far away from family. Check out this guide for making a difference this Thanksgiving and beyond.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":38422,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9,8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-79132","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-volunteers"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Support Meals on Wheels on Thanksgiving and Beyond | Meals on Wheels<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Find ways to help your neighbors during the holidays with Meals on Wheels. 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