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:
Introducing the new Co-CEO's of Calgary Meals on Wheels
On behalf of the Board of Directors for Calgary Meals on Wheels, we wish to announce that after over 13 years of steady leadership, Janice Curtis has decided to step back from the Executive Director role. However, she will not be leaving us fully, as she will remain in a transitional capacity to ensure our organization continues its successful work reducing food insecurity in our city.
Keeping fees the same in the face of inflation
From global supply chain issues to major world events, daily essentials like food and gasoline prices have been on the rise. We have all felt the impact of these increases in our personal lives, and at Calgary Meals on Wheels, we’ve felt it too…
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.
Thank You Qualico Communities
This fall, we were proud to welcome new members to our team helping further our mission - Qualico Communities.
Welcome Phoenix Phillips
Today, on December 5th, we announced Phoenix as our official spokesperson and we couldn’t be happier.
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.
Calgary Meals on Wheels Seeing Success in New Pilot Initiative
Six months into a year-long pilot project, Calgary Meals on Wheels is seeing a positive change for those enrolled in the charity’s Full Client Support Initiative.
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.
Finishing 2016 Strong
Serving more than 700 Home Meal Delivery clients each day and more than 15 schools in our community, your donation provides the financial support which is essential to those utilizing our services.
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.
2nd Annual Celebrity Chef Showdown
As special guests of the Brakeman Foundation, our Executive Director, Janice Curtis, and our Fund Development Manager, Stephanie Power, attended the 2nd Annual Celebrity Chef Showdown on January 28th.
Mayor Nenshi Delivers Meals on Wheels
Several clients had a surprise visitor delivering meals today.
Volunteer Highlight: Hattie
As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, so does volunteer Ms. Hattie Boothman.
Calgary Awards – Community Advocate Organization
It’s not very often you get the opportunity to sit behind the Mayor’s desk, but several staff and a couple volunteers had the chance at last night’s 2014 Calgary Awards.