Media Coverage
March 17, 2010
Our friends at NACE (National Association of Catering Executives-Baltimore) hosted a FABULOUS event on March 15 with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland. To learn more about this event, please click here to read a re-cap of the event featured in The Examiner.
March 1, 2010
The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) is awarding grants to 147 local programs across the U.S as part of a previously announced $2.2 million donation from the Walmart Foundation We are pleased to report that Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland received $15,000. To learn more about this program, click here.
January 28, 2010
GEICO teams up with Meals on Wheels to curb senior hunger. Find out more about the "gecko" and how GEICO and Meals on Wheels are working together in 2010.
January 26, 2010
We are pleased to announce the Kaiser Permanente will be the LEAD SPONSOR of this year's Culinary Extravaganza. What a wonderful partnership as we celebrate our 50th year of community service. For information on this year's fundraiser, click here.
January 14, 2010
Our 17th Annual Culinary Extravaganza has been named as one of the largest fundraisers in the Baltimore metro area according to the Baltimore Business Journal. Check it out!
January 12, 2010
Howard County Foundation awards $195,000 in grants to Howard County non-profits. Meals on Wheels - Howard County receives money. To learn more, please review the list posted by The Business Monthly.
January 11, 2010
Learn more about the "snow patrol" in Anne Arundel County and how it can aid Meals on Wheels by clicking here.
December 28, 2009
The Capital features a nice photo and summary of our newest hot shot truck in Anne Arundel County. Click here to view.
December 22, 2009
Anne Arundel County Executive, John Leopold, delivers an early "present" to Anne Arundel County Meals on Wheels! Click here to read the story featured in the Baltimore Times.
December 19, 2009
This is the time of year to remember our pets, too. Learn more by clicking here.
October 12, 2009
Bank of America Foundation, Inc. awards Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland a $10,000 grant. Learn more by clicking here.
August 26, 2009
This is a print article that appeared on WBAL-1090AM (website) in regards to Sen. Kennedy's death and his role/impact with Meals on Wheels. An audio interview can be heard by clicking here.
July 22, 2009
Find out how one person's "retirement party" can mean so much to Meals on Wheels clients. The article appeared in The Jeffersonian. Click here to read.
June 18, 2009
Take a moment to read a wonderful article in the Baltimore Jewish Times highlighting Mr. Arnold Eppel's Virtual Retirement Party which benefits Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland. Click here to read.
June 16, 2009
This is a public service announcement (30 seconds) featuring Meals on Wheels spokesperson, Jerry Edwards. The PSA was produced in conjunction with students from Towson University. Click here to view the PSA.
April 13, 2009
This is a news story that aired on WJZ-TV 13 on Monday, April 13, 2009 concerning a $10,000 grant from Wal-Mart's Foundation Cure Grant Program. Click here to read the press release on this story.
This is another news story that aired on WBAL-TV 11 on Monday, April 13, 2009 concerning the Wal-Mart grant.
March 16, 2009
This is a news story/news release posted on Baltimore City Mayor Sheila Dixon's web site.
November 13, 2008
This is a news story that aired on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams. The story focused on the current economic climate and the impact on charitable donations/philanthropic giving, particularly from corporations and businesses.
November 11, 2008
Learn more about Meals on Wheels' "Lunch Bunch" program. Click here for a news article that appeared in the November 11, 2008 issue of The Capital, an Annapolis daily.
November 8, 2008
This is a WJZ-TV 13 news story about Meals on Wheels' November 8, 2008 5K Race in Ellicott City.
October 24, 2008
This is a story about Meals on Wheels that first appeared on WBAL-TV 11 on Friday, October 24, 2008.
October 19, 2008
This issue of the Baltimore Examiner features a story about W. R. Grace & Co. employees who volunteer delivering meals for Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland. The article also promotes the Howard County Meals on Wheels Program's November 8 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk.
October 14, 2008
This issue of The Washington Times features a story about a dad and his three children, whom he home-schools, and their volunteer activity delivering meals for Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland.
August 14, 2008
PBS' "NewsHour with Jim Lehrer" broadcast a feature story on the current and growing economic plight of a great many seniors right now who are living on fixed incomes. Meals on Wheels programs, and the difficulty in recruiting new volunteers to deliver meals to an increasing number of seniors, were also featured prominently in the report. Click here to listen to an audio file of the story in its entirety.
August 8, 2008
"Meals on Wheels Feels the Crunch," a story first aired on August 8 on WYPR-88.1FM that addresses how the current economic climate is impacting Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland and some of its volunteers. To listen, click here.
July 11, 2008
Listen to an interview with Tom Grazio, Meals on Wheels executive director, on WBAL radio, concerning the impact of escalating gasoline prices on Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland.
July 12, 2008
Read an article on how escalating gas prices are impacting nonprofit organizations and how recently introduced legislation by Maryland Senators Cardin and Mikulski hopes to help alleviate this problem for volunteers of these organizations. The story appeared in the July 12, 2008 issue of The Baltimore Sun.