From our Clients…
“A volunteer just arrived with my food, I just about burst into tears. Thank you so much I have not really had any serious meals for the past 17 days so this is an answer to a prayer. I had no idea how I’d make it for the next 3 months while I’m healing. I appreciate so much you and the organization."
"Thank you for everything you do! You guys are giving my dad a chance at independent living and I really appreciate that!"
"My father-in-law loved the service and loved the food. It was the 1 thing both him and my mother-in-law could count on. As long as they could operate a microwave they were well taken care of. Keep up the good work as there are many people in Calgary who could use your services."
From our Volunteers…
“A few weeks ago I was able to deliver a birthday package to one of the clients. She was just beaming and so appreciative, saying "Meals on Wheels is just the best. Do you know they delivered a Christmas package last year and the clothes fit me better than my own family’s gifts?” It was very cool."
“A few months ago, I started dropping meals to a client with a broken arm. She was very grateful to receive the meals. After a month, my client answered the door without a cast or sling. The next week she was not on my list of clients. This is a perfect example of helping a client for the short term. I was so happy that I was able to help.”
“For many clients who are house bound a delivery is more than a meal - it is an interaction with someone, a brief conversation (sometimes a very long conversation) with someone who’s no longer a stranger. A connection.”