More Than a Meal™
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Media Coverage
WYPR 88.1 FM: Fighting Hunger In Maryland
August 9, 2021: WYPR’s Sheilah Kast host of On the Record, interviews The Maryland Food Bank, University of Maryland Medical System, and Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland (MOWCM). The discussion centers around food insecurity in Maryland and what work is being done to address this challenge. MOWCM Executive Director, Stephanie Archer-Smith explains how MOWCM “More than a meal” services are vital to the homebound population. Listen here. 
WJZ-13: Meals On Wheels Seeks Volunteer Drivers As Demand Stays High Post-Pandemic
July 7, 2021: WJZ’s Sean Streicher visits Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland to check out Operation Unbox: the return to daily hot and cold meal delivery. This summer, more meal delivery volunteers are needed more than ever!
WBAL-TV: Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland Looking for Volunteers
May 30, 2021: WBAL’s Jennifer Franciotti talks to Meals on Wheels about its UNBOXING operation as the organization transitions back to daily hot and cold meal delivery. Watch here >>
WBAL-TV: Ravens Draft Party to Help Support Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland
April 22, 2021: WBAL’s Jennifer Franciotti talks to Meals on Wheels about an upcoming fundraiser hosted by The Great 8’s Memorabilia. The theme of the event is an NFL Draft party with raffles, silent auction, and a special appearance by Baltimore Raven Gus “The Bus” Edwards.
Greenspring Valley Neighbors Magazine: Delivering Meals and Creating Connections (6 Feet Apart!)
March 2021: Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland is featured in the Nonprofit Spotlight in Greenspring Valley Neighbors Magazine. The story highlights the organization’s work of providing meals and battling social isolation during the pandemic. Click on the image to read the full article.
Press Releases
University of Maryland Medical System Announces $1.2 Million Commitment to Address Food Insecurity
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) announces a $1.2 million commitment to address food insecurity across the state in communities served by their 13 hospitals. Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland (MOWCM) is proud to be one of their partners in this...
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland Receives Grant from Meals on Wheels America and The Home Depot Foundation to Support Home Repairs for Veterans
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland (MOWCM) is proud to announce that it has received a grant from Meals on Wheels America and The Home Depot Foundation through their joint initiative – Helping Homebound Heroes – to help expand its home modification and repair program and ensure its veteran clients are living in safe and healthy homes.
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland Receives a $25,000 Grant Award from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield for Home-Delivered Meal Program
Baltimore, MD, February 2, 2021- Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, Inc. (MOWCM) is pleased to announce the grant award of $25,000 from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield for the Home-Delivered Meal Program. MOWCM provides nutritionally balanced meals, personal contact, and related support services to homebound individuals throughout Baltimore City and seven surrounding counties, enabling them to live independently at home.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Awards Historic Gift of $8M to Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, Inc.
Largest Individual Donation in Organization’s History to Support the Growing Need of Addressing Hunger + Isolation within Maryland’s Aging and Homebound Communities Baltimore, MD: Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland (MOWCM) whose mission is to “enable people to...
Meals on Wheels America honors Stephanie Archer-Smith of Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland
Meals on Wheels America honors Stephanie Archer-Smith of Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland with Third Annual Sister Alice Marie Quinn Award RECOGNIZING A MEALS ON WHEELS LEADER COMMITTED TO COMBATTING SENIOR ISOLATION AND HUNGER AMID THE COVID-19 CRISIS AND BEYOND...