More than anything else about his job, Joe loves to see the smiles on the faces of the people on his Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels route. “I just get a kick out of how happy they are,” said Joe, who delivers meals as part of the YMOW staff. But safety protocols due to the COVID-19 crisis mean Joe
Safety measures added for all YMOW volunteers
COVID-19 protocols, updated 1-10-2022: All personnel working in-person must be vaccinated. Volunteers and staff are required to wear a KN95 or N95 mask while working in our office space or during ride-along shifts. Masks will be provided for those who need them. Volunteers and staff must wear a
Make Mother’s Day special with tacos and tulips
MAIZ Mexican Cantina and Terry Bakery are teaming up to make Mother’s Day extra special this year. Support these local business and let the women in your life know they’re special by purchasing tacos and specially made tulip cookies between noon and 9 p.m. Sunday, May 10. A portion of all food
Weekly wellness calls improve safety and raise spirits during COVID-19
Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels has always been about more than a daily food delivery. Our clients rely on their daily visit for a bit of conversation and a smiling face. And we at YMOW rely on those face-to-face interactions as reassurance of the client’s well-being. Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, these
YMOW decreases delivery days, takes extra steps in fight against COVID-19
As the Coronavirus outbreak continues, Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels is taking additional steps to minimize potential risk to our clients, staff and volunteers. Beginning the week of Monday, March 30, Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels will make deliveries only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Clients no
YMOW exempt from statewide lockdown
To our clients, their families and the community: As a provider of vital services to the homebound residents of our community, Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels is exempt from the statewide lockdown. This means we can continue to provide food and other support to the 200-plus people who rely on
Emergency expenses are mounting
YMOW incurs costs to protect clients during COVID-19 As we make our way through this unprecedented health crisis, YMOW's first priority remains the health and well-being of our homebound neighbors. Special precautions are in place to protect our clients as we continue to provide them with a
We’re taking extra steps to protect the people we serve
YMOW is proceeding through the current health crisis with one thing in mind – protecting the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, and most of all, our clients. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are not accepting new volunteers. A small number of longtime volunteers