Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious meals and friendly volunteers to seniors who can’t easily leave their homes. During the holidays, federal funding doesn’t cover meal deliveries, so your donation ensures a hot, festive meal and a smiling face when seniors need it most. It’s someone to wish that senior a happy holiday and make sure they know they’re not forgotten. Your donation stays local and helps seniors in your community, serving six counties and partnering with 13 local providers in southeast Michigan: Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, and Washtenaw.
Meals are delivered on Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Passover, and Easter (delivery may vary by provider). This year, our goal is to raise $70,250 to provide 8,710 holiday meals, each delivered with a warm smile and a reminder that no one is forgotten.
At 95 years old, Elaine has spent much of her life making a difference in the lives of others. She began teaching at just 18 years old, during World War II, and dedicated nearly 50 years to educating generations of students.
Today, she still looks forward to seeing new faces — only now, they're the friendly people who deliver her Meals on Wheels.
“I think it's like in teaching. You have new faces to work with. Variety is the spice of life,” she says.
For Elaine, Meals on Wheels provides more than nutritious meals. With physical limitations that make preparing food difficult, the program offers essential support, along with companionship and a welcome connection to her community.
“I don't know what I'd do without them,” she says.
After a lifetime of caring for and inspiring others, she now benefits from the kindness and generosity of people in her community.
This holiday season, your donation can make a difference in the lives of older adults like Elaine, helping deliver nutritious meals, friendly visits, and the support they need to remain independent at home.
Watch her story below.
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