Sharing the Love: How Subaru and Crews Subaru are Driving Compassion

At the heart of Subaru’s corporate mission is a commitment to giving back. Every year, the Subaru Share the Love® Campaign provides a platform for Subaru and its retailers to spread compassion and impact lives through their support of national and hometown charities. Running annually from mid-November through early January, Subaru donates $250 to a chosen charity for every new …

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Volunteer of Q3 2024

Please extend a round of applause for Ann and Harry Douty! What an outstanding couple these best friends make as they show us how teamwork makes the dream work. Harry and Ann have been a part of this organization for decades. In addition to delivering meals on Route A and Route 9, they frequently help us cover routes when we …

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Volunteer of Q2 2024

Drum roll, please! Introducing to you: OJ Gilstrap as our Volunteer of the Second Quarter for 2024! OJ began delivering meals in 2019 and has been with us every Tuesday for the past five years. He is a quiet fella, but a force to be sure. He is quite a team player and has been known to often drive two …

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Nan

Volunteer of Q1 2024

Allow me to introduce to you the Volunteer of the First Quarter for 2024—Nan Ahern!  Nan is the very kind of person who defines what it means to be an Ambassador of East Cooper Meals on Wheels.  Every Tuesday, we get to see Nan as a meal delivery driver, as well as a substitute driver on days we find ourselves short.  Additionally, Nan …

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Angela

Volunteer of Q2 2023

What a treat it is to announce Angela Redden as our Volunteer of the 2nd Quarter for 2023.  Angela is your quintessential multitasker and a community-based kind of gal!  Every Wednesday we get to see Angela as a Meal Packer. She also serves as a substitute packer on days when needed.  The energy Angela brings to the food line is infectious, to say the …

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Meals Help You Catch Your Breath

Imagine what it would be like if the detergent someone used on their clothes, a medication you’ve taken for years, or certain foods being cooked in your home could cause you to experience anaphylaxis. Imagine what it would be like if something that didn’t cause a reaction yesterday caused you to stop breathing today. Imagine experiencing anaphylaxis 22 times in …

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Veterans Day_Bill's Story

Honoring Our Veterans

Note: The story below about Bill is just one of many unique stories about the veterans that rely on East Cooper Meals on Wheels for a meal, and so much more. We are proud to serve those who once served our country. What an honor and a privilege! According to Bill, it didn’t take too much talking from the recruiter …

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Asian Pork Loin

Did You Know?

The rotating menu at East Cooper Meals on Wheels features a diverse and flavorful selection of entrees and sides. The meals are chef-prepared in the Zucker Family Production Kitchen – no cafeteria food here! Meals are created in partnership with MUSC’s dietetic interns to prioritize protein and fiber while remaining low in fat and sodium. On a recent survey, recipient’s …

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Kelley and Donna Brenyo

Volunteer of Q1 2022

We are very exuberant to recognize Donna Brenyo as our Volunteer of the First Quarter for 2022. Donna has been such an amazing addition to this organization. In just over 2 years, she has jumped right in and has treated the staff and her recipients as family.  You see, Donna is a regular route driver who delivers meals with her …

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Hidden Ponds Event

Our Annual Hidden Ponds Benefit weekend is coming up soon…April 8th, 9th, and 10th! This is a fun, family-friendly event at the beautiful Hidden Ponds Nursery in Awendaw. Would you please download our flyer and share it with friends, neighbors, and family via social media or email? You can also share our event on Facebook and respond “Interested” or “Going” to help …

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