Family Volunteering
With another school year having come to an end and summer upon us, many parents are planning their kid’s summer activities. Although summer is a time for kids to take a break from the sometimes stressful demands of school and simply have fun, it is also a good idea to take advantage of the free […]
Meals on Wheels Ambassadors can lead the way!
Did you know that word of mouth is one of the best ways to get others involved and interested in helping a not-for-profit? Here at Meals on Wheels we have a dedicated team of 430 volunteers who deliver hot and frozen meals to seniors and adults with disabilities as well as serve on our Board […]
Serving up ‘More than Just a Meal’ in both official languages!
The former city of Vanier, now an Ottawa neighbourhood east of the Rideau River, is where the majority of our francophone clients call home. Meals on wheels has been a designated bilingual organization since 1999 and is made up of approximately 19% of clients who identify as francophone or bilingual. In our most recent Annual […]
Winter Warriors: Meals on Wheels volunteers brave Ottawa’s harshest season with a smile
As temperatures drop and snow piles up, the weather in Ottawa can certainly be daunting in the winter. It’s more challenging to get out and about, especially for the clients we serve who may have disabilities and mobility issues. At this time of year it’s especially important to be receiving a hot meal at lunchtime. […]
Meals on Wheels (Ottawa) celebrates March for Meals and 50 years of service!
Fifty years ago this month Meals on Wheels in Ottawa made its first deliveries. Founded in 1968 by the Ottawa City Union of The International Order of The King’s Daughters and Sons, the program delivered 29 hot meals to 15 people at a cost of 75 cents per meal during the first week of operations. […]