Howard County

9200 Old Annapolis Road, Suite 205
Columbia, Maryland 21045
410.730.9476
1.877.730.9476 toll-free
443.573.0971 fax
howard@mowcm.org

Karen J. Saul, Program Service Supervisor
Fatina Galloway, Intake Worker/Administrative Assistant 

Service Area

The Howard County Meals on Wheels program serves people who are homebound in Howard County; the Leisure World Community in Silver Spring; the Olney and Derwood areas of Montgomery County. **We are no longer accepting new clients in Laurel, Prince George's County.  Please contact PG Senior Nutrition office for service 301-699-2693.

 

Meal Production & Distribution for July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2007:

Meals delivered

  • Howard County - 40,720
  • Montgomery County - 18,447
  • Prince George's County - 14,735

 

 Area & Gender Distribution

  • Howard County - Male (68); Female (110);     Total (178)
  • Montgomery County - Male (39); Female (58) Total (97)
  • Prince George's County - Male (21); Female (41); Total (62)

Volunteer Opportunities

Meals on Wheels is in need of dedicated volunteers to help us fulfill our charitable mission.  Flexible volunteer time is available -  volunteer weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or on an as-needed basis.  Meals are delivered Monday - Friday, including holidays that fall during the week,  between 11:00 am - 1:30 pm.

Drivers:   Drive a set route accompanied by a volunteer visitor. Drivers are urgently needed in all three locations.

  • Volunteer drivers in Howard County pick up pre-packed meals at Bain Senior Center in Columbia.
  • Montgomery County volunteer drivers pick up their meals at the Inter-faith Chapel in Leisure World.

Visitors:  Visitors, who accompany the drivers, deliver the meals and spend a few minutes in a friendly visit with the clients.

Packers:  Volunteers can also pack meals at Bain Senior Center in Columbia.  Volunteers pack meals between 8:30am 11:00 am (approximate time).

Personal Grocery Shopper: This is the perfect volunteer opportunity for those who work full-time.  Volunteers can pick up a client's grocery list and shop at a time mutually convenient for both. 

Funds for purchase of a "Hot Shot" vehicle (above) were donated by the Montgomery County Council and The Carl M. Freeman Foundation.  The vehicle keeps food at the proper temperatures from preparation to delivery to clients.


Click here to view a list of current volunteer opportunities

 

 

HOWARD COUNTY SPECIAL EVENTS & VOLUNTEER HAPPENINGS

The President's Volunteer Service Award

Congratulations to Lyle McCullough for donating 137 hours of his time and over 2700 miles to Meals on Wheels in 2007.  Lyle recieved a bronze pin, certificate, and letter from President George Bush honoring his service.

Volunteers of the Year 2008

Howard County: Caroline May

Laurel: Lawrence Bird

Montgomery County: Richard & Mary Beiter

Special Events:

Empty Bowls 2008 - Saturday, October 4, 2008 - Columbia Art Center - 5:30 -8pm

The Columbia Art Center has partnered with Howard County potters to benefit Meals on Wheels of Howard County and AIDS Alliance of Howard County.  One ticket gets you a handmade ceramic bowl or your choice, a simple meal, a silent art auction, studio demonstrations and a raffle entry.  Tickets are $20 each and go on sale August 19th.  Please call 410-730-0075 to purchase.

First Annual 5K & Family Fun Run

Saturday, November 8, 2008 - Meadowbrook Park - 9am

Are you looking for a fun, family-oriented event right in your own backyard?  This event is for you!  Whether you are a runner or walker, the Meals on Wheels of Howard County 1st Annual 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run is for all who want to add a bit of fun to their weekend.  Plus, it's for the WHOLE FAMILY!

Proceeds from this event will go toward serving Meals on Wheels clients in Howard County.  Last year, our dedicated staff  and volunteers served 40,720 nutritious meals to 178 Howard County clients.

We are pleased to announce that Bernadette Woods, WJZ-TV 13 meteorologist, will be our "Mistress of Ceremonies!"  Get those sneakers out and start training!  See you at Meadowbrook Park........

SPONSORS TO DATE:

W. R. Grace & Co. (Lead Sponsor)

Fiji Water (In-Kind Product Sponsor)

Moden Babies and Children (In-Kind Media Sponsor)

CLICK HERE for a flier on this exciting event!

A registration form will be available shortly.  If you would like to be put on a mailing list for the event, please e-mail Karen Saul:  saul@mowcm.org or call 410-730-9476.