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
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
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
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
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What’s inside the little brown bag?
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
YMOW shops the farmers market
Moments after receiving his bag of produce from Tuesday’s Ypsilanti Farmers Market, YMOW client Michael was already dreaming of how he would prepare his peaches, green beans and tomatoes. “I think I’ll try searing the beans,” Michael said – a change from his usual steaming method. Garden-grown
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