Blog
Everyone has a story to tell. From nutrition advice and community events to customer stories to the stories of our volunteers and staff - here are a few of ours:
Leaving a Legacy of Altruism: An Interview with a Legacy Donor
Your legacy is an extension of who you are and what you care about, and important consideration goes into deciding how to build your legacy to reflect your values. Jim Brown is a long-time volunteer and donor with Calgary Meals on Wheels.
Meet Donna
Sixty-three-year-old Donna Suits has lived in Calgary all her life. As a retired registered nurse, Donna spent her whole life helping others. But when Donna became sick, she was suddenly the one who needed help.
YYC Pizza Week 2018 – The Torch Has Been Passed!
As of April 2018, Calgary Meals on Wheels accepted the offer to become the official owner of YYC Pizza Week – a fun foodie event which sees local restaurants battle for YYC’s best pizza.
17 Highlights of 2017
As we prepare our 2017 Annual Report, our team reflects on the amazing year we’ve had and the many accomplishments achieved with the help of our volunteers, donors, and staff.
Our Operations Department
Through rain, sleet or snow, our Operations Department delivers the meals to the schools we serve, to our delivery depots for volunteers and directly to clients.
Welcome Phoenix Phillips
Today, on December 5th, we announced Phoenix as our official spokesperson and we couldn’t be happier.
Delivering Much More Than a Meal
Born in Saskatchewan in 1918, Dan is the middle child of 10, he recalls growing up in a sod house that was made by his parents.
Out and About: Korean Health Fair
November 4th was a good day. It was a busy Saturday in Dalhousie as hundreds of people flocked to the northwestern community centre to experience this year’s Korean Health Fair.
Thank you Rotary Club of Calgary Downtown and Burns Memorial Fund!
This school year Calgary Meals on Wheels is serving more students than ever before within our four Student Programs.
Client Stories: Aimee and Brenda
A couple of months ago, we received a call from Brenda, the mother of our client, Aimee. She wanted to let us know how much our service means to Aimee.
Donor Highlight: Husky Has Heart
Husky Energy has been a long-time supporter of Calgary Meals on Wheels in many capacities; from funds raised from employee-led initiatives to lunch bags donated to our Hot Soup Program students.
Home for the Holidays
The home is more than the structure of which it is made. It’s the memories that are held in our hearts forever; growing families, holiday traditions and laughter.
Working together with Alpha House
Alpha House is a non-profit charitable agency that provides safe and caring environments for individuals whose lives are affected by alcohol and other drug dependencies.
The Great Pie Chuck-N-Chomp
On June 24, we proudly partnered with Pie Cloud in presenting The Great Pie Chuck-N-Chomp!
The 6th annual Pig and Pinot Festival
Hotel Arts hosted City Palate’s 6th Annual Pig and Pinot benefiting Calgary Meals on Wheels
Our Visit to the Piitoayis Family School
Our mission here at Calgary Meals on Wheels is to build a stronger, caring community, by providing quality, nutritious meals to anyone in need of our services
Working together with the YWCA
The Winter Emergency Response (WER) program is a temporary shelter program offered in a portion of the YWCA’S gymnasium.
Thank You Kinsmen Club of Calgary
During the evening of May 11th, a few members of the Kinsmen Club of Calgary stopped by for an informative tour of our facility.
Serving Soup & Smiles
During March and April, we had the great fortune of having employees from McLeod Law LLP, volunteer with our Hot Soup Program.
Volunteer Awards
We recently have had the pleasure of hosting an event for some of the most important members of the Calgary Meals on Wheels family, our Volunteers.