Since first signing on as a YMOW volunteer in 1995, Bob Nowlan has delivered thousands of meals, met hundreds of people, made dozens of friends and taken countless bags of garbage to the curb. “I don’t know how much garbage I’ve taken out over the years,” said Bob, but he does know that each of
Cook like a chef, eat like a king!
ORDER TICKETS YMOW is teaming up with Zingerman's to offer a fun and tasty way to support our homebound neighbors. Join us on Saturday, Feb. 27, for a delicious meal and virtual cooking demonstration by a Zingerman's chef. Every package purchased includes a two-hour class and food for two
Record number of meals delivered in 2020
The year 2020 certainly came with its challenges, not only for YMOW, but also for those we serve. As older adults and people with health issues took steps to stay at home, demand for Meals on Wheels spiked. Meanwhile, our volunteer pool dwindled. But thanks to YMOW’s dedicated staff and a small but
Staff, volunteers spread holiday cheer!
Thanks to generous donations from Domino's Pizza, Rotary Club of Ann Arbor and YMOW supporters, every YMOW client was treated to a bag of gifts this holiday season. Blankets, word puzzle books, pet toys and hand sanitizer were among the bounty of items distributed in celebration of the holidays.
For Volunteer of the Quarter, visits are more important than ever
Vera Felk-Spraetz looked forward to her weekly visits with the folks on her mini route just as much as the clients looked forward to her knock on their door each Wednesday. Then, everything changed. The new distancing rules and the need for a mask wasn’t the hard part, Vera said. The hard part
YMOW welcomes new volunteer coordinator
Join us in welcoming Jessica Cichowlas as YMOW's new volunteer coordinator! Prior to joining the YMOW team, Jessica was a volunteer herself throughout high school and college. She most recently served as assistant volunteer and outreach coordinator for Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation’s GIVE365
Holidays at Home
SEE THE LOCAL DELIVERY MENU ORDER TICKETS SEE THE SHIP-TO MENU HOLIDAYS AT HOME AUCTION The annual holiday fundraiser for Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels will look a little different this year, but it promises to hold all of the fun that supporters have come to expect from our winter event. The
10 simple steps to avoid a life-changing fall
September 21-25 is National Falls Prevention Week - a great time to remind ourselves of the simple but important things we can do to prevent injury or even death from a fall. Did you know? • One in 4 Americans over 65 falls each year. • Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the