Executive Director's Message
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and conveniences, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
---Martin Luther King, Jr.
Like everyone during these hard economic times, Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland faces many challenges. People are unemployed, governments are cutting programs, businesses are struggling, and more and more folks are in need of support services.
We experienced an unprecedented increase in requests for services last year, and we fully expect that trend to continue. Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland is without doubt one of the most important ‘safety net’ organizations for seniors in the community. Like many human service endeavors, we finished last year with a sizable deficit. Our goal is to meet the needs of our clients this year while simultaneously not incurring extra losses.
We were founded by volunteers and we continue to rely on volunteer effort. People in your community, just like you, freely give an hour or so of their time and effort to feed and care for their neighbors in need. Every day I am reminded of the importance of volunteers to our mission. Our audited financials for last year indicate that Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland received $2.5 Million in time, work and mileage from these local heroes.
Do you have an hour or two a month that you are willing to invest in a worthwhile cause? We would welcome your assistance with open arms.
If not, I ask you to consider a contribution to our clients and the service we provide. For over fifty years we have supported our homebound neighbors with food and daily contact, which enables them to remain in their homes. Any of our volunteers will tell how grateful they are for our support. For people in poverty and/or struggling with significant medical bills, we provide our service at a much reduced rate. Your donation would go a long way to helping us continue that tradition.
I hope that you can consider supporting us in our effort. And remember, if you know of anyone who could benefit from our assistance, we would love to be of service. You can call, email or make a referral through the website. Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland wants to be available to everyone who needs us.
