Carroll County

255 Clifton Boulevard, Suite 312
Westminster, Maryland 21157
410.857.4447 Carroll County
1.877.857.4447 Frederick County/Western Howard County
410. 875.5477 fax
carroll@mowcm.org

Lynelle Osborn, Program Service Supervisor
Nancy Homiak, Intake/Administrative Assistant

Historical Facts:

While both old and young people had a part in the early beginnings of Carroll County Meals on Wheels, the initial spark came from Mrs. Fran Mickel, the first executive director of the Carroll County Commission on Aging when she initiated a survey to determine the needs of the elderly in Carroll County in August 1972.  In the early spring of 1973, the Carroll County Meals on Wheels Committee decided to establish a home-delivered meal program with Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, Inc., which would be the first such program in a rural area, with the Carroll County Commission on Aging as its sponsor.  In July 1973, the first twenty-six clients were served from three routes in Carroll County, operating with a volunteer corps of forty-five men and women.

 

 

 Mrs. Fran Mickel, the first executive director of the Carroll County Commission on Aging.

 

 

Former Meals on Wheels staff members Ruby and James Bollinger delivering in Carroll County -1994

 

 

Service Area

The Carroll County Meals on Wheels program serves people who are homebound in Carroll County; Western Howard County, and limited areas in Frederick County.

 

Volunteer Needs

We are in need of volunteers to deliver meals in the Westminster are Mon-Friday between 11:00am-1:30pm.

Click here to view all of our current volunteer opportunities.

Clients Serviced

Last fiscal year (July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010), Meals on Wheels delivered 53,490 meals to homebound residents in both Carroll County and Eastern part of Frederick County .  Our volunteers drove over 48,620.55 miles and devoted over 4,831.51 hours to our agency!!!

Special Recognition To....

All of the following churches, schools, individuals, and scout groups who provided thoughtful card, and gifts to all of our clients - Jill & Suzy Spriggs, Liz Watson, Girl Scout Troop #182, Girl Scout Troop #4242, Girl Scout Troop #3293, Senior Inclusion Group, Girl Scout Troop #285, Girl Scout Troop #1923, Girl Scout Troop # 980, Gracie + Sean Buller.

 

 

 

 

 A Special Thank YOU!!

To the Carroll Magazine for the wonderful article about two of our volunteers who has been delivering meals for more than 20 years!! Thank you to Anne Blue for taking the time to meet these ladies and listening to their Meals on Wheels stories. There are many wonderful friendships forming at our agency. Feel free to visit the website to read more about this friendship.  http://www.carrollmagazine.com/articles/wheeler-mealers.html

Carroll County Special Events & Volunteer Happenings

 2011 Carroll County Volunteer Site Luncheon

What a wonderful day it was on April 14, 2011!  The rain stopped and the sun was shining just in time for the Carroll County Volunteer Site Luncheon. Volunteers had a great time getting to know each other and sharing stories about our homebound clients.  Over seventy participants participated in this grand event located at the Westminster Senior Center. Throughout the dining hall you could hear laughter from the Volunteers and Staff Members. 

 The following recipients received certificates:

5 years of service:

Betty Barr, Thomas Conry, Cathy Groves, Robert Schiebel, James and Ann Young.

10 years of service:

Daniel Shipley.

15 years of service:

Donald Blais, Ruth Brunner, and Eleanor Shipley

20 years of service:

Vicki Kyle(Jr Women's Club)

Volunteer of the year award was given to  Charlie Baker(packer) for is outstanding support in making sure meals are prepared and portion for our homebound clients!!

 Thank you to the following local businesses for supporting our volunteers by making a generous donation!!

Walmart in Hampstead
CuttingGarden 
Bladerunner 
Walmart in Eldersburg
Edible Arrangement in Westminster
Giant Food in Westminster
Maggie's Restaurant