Blog

Every Monday morning, YMOW can count on a delivery of fresh fruits, vegetables and other treats from Food Gatherers. And not far behind is volunteer Sylvia Bethea, YMOW’s volunteer of the quarter.  Sylvia sorts the bulk delivery of produce into individual, manageable portions that are sent out with each client’s regular meals that same day.  ...

A fuzzy snuggle, a friendly purr and a slightly slobbery kiss are all perks of having a pet. All of these small pleasures can add up to some big benefits, especially for YMOW clients and other seniors living alone.  Pets relieve isolation The physical, mental and emotional effects of loneliness and isolation include a higher ...

Wonderland Breakfast & Creature Carnival ...

As is the case for most recent retirees, Suzy and Cary Engleberg’s decision to end their work careers came with the gift of more time – a gift that they are eager to share with their community and with Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels.  Each Wednesday the couple arrives at YMOW to load up meals for ...

START A TEAM MAKE A DONATION BECOME A SPONSOR ...

When Debby Bolton signed on as a volunteer at Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels, she never intended to do anything besides help to prepare meals for delivery. But just a couple of weeks later, she agreed to ride along with Client Care Associate Eric.  “I wanted to see where the food was going. After just one ...

George George was never much of a cook. After losing his wife, his ability to drive and much of his eyesight, canned beans and cold cereal became staples in his diet.  “I’d sometimes eat them three times a day,” the 74-year-old Vietnam Veteran and EMU graduate said.  “Someone at church told me about Meals on ...

GET YOUR VEGAS ON AT MEALS ON HEELS MAY 5 BECOME AN EVENT SPONSOR Join Ypsilanti Meals onWheels for an upscale night of Vegas-style gaming.Play poker or blackjack, or try your luck at the roulette wheel or the craps table,  all while enjoying craft cocktails and delectable hors d’oeuvres. There will be art and music, ...

SPONSOR OUR EVENT REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE LEARN MORE Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels (YMOW) is serving up its annual Pi(e) and a Pint event with a side of adventure this year. Join the YMOW team at The Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti on Pi Day, March 14, where you can enjoy a slice of pie (or another ...