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Client stories – the people and faces of YMOW

March 20, 2023

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

Don’t miss Meals on Heels – Vegas!

March 1, 2023

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

Spread the love this Valentine’s Day!

January 19, 2023

GALENTINES DAY AT TIPSY YPSI We're inviting everyone to pitch in and make this Valentine's Day extra special for all of our homebound neighbors. Handmade cards will be collected and distributed to YMOW clients on Monday, Feb. 13. Take a moment to explore all of the ways you can get in on the

Volunteer continues lifetime of giving at YMOW

January 3, 2023

Mary Ducker began caring for others long before she embarked on a career in nursing. As an eighth-grader, she volunteered at a local nursing home, and in high school, she tutored younger students who needed a little help. Now, as a retired nurse, she gives her time to her homebound neighbors as a

Third-quarter honoree takes volunteering beyond meal delivery

October 5, 2021

Volunteering for Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels isn’t just about delivering meals. Sometimes, it’s about counting bottles of shampoo, attending a meeting of the Meals on Heels planning committee or calling a client in need of a friendly chat.  Mary Fayad, our volunteer of the third quarter, does all

YMOW pet support program featured on Detroit news

June 15, 2021

Operations Director Kelly Schwartz was featured on WXYZ news Tuesday, June 15, along with photos of several YMOW clients and their pets. The segment, organized by Meals on Wheels America, recognized the role that Meals on Wheels organizations across the country play in helping seniors care for their

Staff, board thank volunteers with heartfelt video

May 20, 2021

https://youtu.be/bpxwTxsexPc

What’s inside the little brown bag?

November 9, 2019

For generations the brown paper bag has served as a simple way to package a meal on the go. School children use them to take lunch to school. Busy workers use them to transport their mid-day meal. And at YMOW, brown paper bags are used to serve the chilled food that is our clients' evening

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