Fruitful Summer

Fruitful Summer Challenge

‘Be a Peach’ and help our recipients enjoy a Fruitful Summer! Double your impact with gifts of $100 or more which will be matched thanks to the generous support from Lerato! Lerato’s mission is to transform the real estate industry into a force for good by building and strengthening vibrant, inclusive, and equitable communities that are good for people and …

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Delivering More Than a Meal

Watch the video and hear the impact! East Cooper Meals on Wheels delivers more than just a healthy meal. Our volunteers are a friendly face and safety check. Volunteers check a recipient’s thermostat, make sure pets have food, check the refrigerator, have conversations, and so much more. Most of all, they care about recipients. Our organization services anyone that is …

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“A Meal to Remember” Live Auction Items Announced

In addition to a silent auction, where guests write down bids with the highest bidder winning, the live auction will be hosted by News2’s Chief Meteorologist, Rob Fowler. The live auction portion of the night is always lively and fun! Which live auction item do you have eyes on? Guitar Galore Beautiful Laurel Canyon steel string guitar with a full …

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"A Meal to Remember" 2018 Gala Success

“A Meal to Remember” Gala and Auction Menu Items Announced

On Thursday, April 11, we will celebrate “A Meal to Remember” with some of the very chefs that make Charleston known for its cuisine. Presented by Motley Rice, the 14th annual event is at Wild Dunes Resort on the Isle of Palms at 6:30 p.m. and includes an energetic live and silent auction. Here is a sampling of what guests will …

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East Cooper Meals on Wheels Media Coverage

Social transitions for senior veterans

Retirement is typically viewed as a well deserved time of rest and relaxation from the grind of everyday life. As for many senior veterans it can be a difficult and trying time as they try to socially occupy themselves while dealing with the stresses that come post-service. Senior veterans in the East Cooper community who are still struggling with this …

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East Cooper Meals on Wheels Media Coverage

Mt. Pleasant mayor rides along with East Cooper Meals on Wheels on Live5 News WCSC

CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) – East Cooper Meals on Wheels is promoting “March for Meals” by selecting “Community Champions” throughout the month and a well-known figure in Mount Pleasant was Tuesday’s champion. Mayor Will Haynie joined the group as they delivered meals around town. Read more and watch the news story.

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Thanks to Gala Sponsors!

The East Cooper Meals on Wheels annual gala and auction, “A Meal to Remember” will take place on Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Wild Dunes Resort. Each year guests gather for this black-tie optional affair to enjoy signature small plates from 10 to 12 local chefs and restaurants, as well as live and silent …

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March for Meals 2019

This month we’re celebrating “March for Meals,” an opportunity for us to share our story with friends both old and new. Even though we’ve been serving our community since 1985, many people are still unfamiliar with Meals on Wheels and how we’re uniquely equipped to provide a meal, and so much more, to the homebound of all ages and incomes …

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Helping the Homebound Rise and Shine

Many studies have linked eating breakfast to good health, including better memory and concentration, lower levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol, and lower chances of getting diabetes, heart disease, and being overweight. Plus many of our recipients rely on our breakfast items to take important, and necessary medication. Our Breakfast Bag Program includes enough healthy breakfast items to last an individual …

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East Cooper Meals on Wheels Media Coverage

ECMOW Fights Social Isolation As Volunteers And Recipients Forge Friendships

Despite our technologically-connected society, people are lonelier than ever. Nowhere is social isolation and loneliness more evident than among older Americans. According to Meals on Wheels America, one in four seniors live alone. Locally, 72 percent of East Cooper Meals on Wheels’ recipients are on their own. East Cooper Meals on Wheels serves anyone who is homebound or unable to …

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