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
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
Face shields allow meal delivery with a smile
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
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