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:
Snack Time: What We are Serving Today!
Today we will be delivering our tasty steamed salmon with savoury dill sauce and seasoned red diced potatoes and squash!
Snack Time: Inspiring Summer Harvest
I always feel inspired following the summer refresh. Inspired to plan better, shop better and ultimately cook better for my family.
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.
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.
Goodbye Karen!
When Karen Robson first arrived at our Macleod Trail facility in 2012 she remembers thinking that everyone was so welcoming and fun – exactly what she was looking for.
Enjoy Retirement Stu!
This month a long-time Calgary Meals on Wheels driver, Stu Orr, is retiring. For the past 14 years Stu has been the Depot Driver for our Southwood United Church Depot.
Our Volunteer Department
There have been big changes to the Calgary Meals on Wheels Volunteer Department recently.
Happy Birthd'eh Canada!
As our amazing country turns 150, we here at Calgary Meals on Wheels, thought it would be a good time to take a moment and reflect on all the accomplishments
It's Seniors' Week!
Calgary Meals on Wheels is dedicated to improving the health and lives of our seniors by preparing and delivering approximately 2,000 nutritional meals every day.
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.
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.