Despite losing both of her parents by age 7, Ms. Jerri has nothing but happy memories of growing up on a farm in the tiny town of Lake View, S.C. She smiles so big as she remembers looking after the baby chicks they ordered from Sears, tending the garden, and making mud cakes. She especially loved caring for a white …
“Our Volunteer of the Quarter is our packing expert, Carole Frazzitta. Carole is a dedicated packer on Thursdays and Fridays. Carole has such wonderful friends during her volunteerism on both days. We are drawn to Carole. I became a huge fan instantly. You see, Carole reminds me of my dear northern friends in New York and Connecticut. Carole’s New York …
East Cooper Meals on Wheels President and CEO wrote to the Moultrie News urging the community to do more this holiday season and beyond. “Despite our technologically connected society, people are lonelier than ever. Nowhere is social isolation and loneliness more evident than among homebound Americans. Locally, 72% of East Cooper Meals on Wheels’ recipients live alone. Research reveals significant …
Fifteen years ago, Jerome moved from North Charleston to the Old Village of Mount Pleasant because he liked how nice and quiet it was. He stayed busy painting houses for many years, but in March, he fell and could not get up. His injuries were severe, resulting in the need for spinal surgery. After Jerome left the hospital, his landlord …
With four sons and plenty of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and even great-great grandchildren, it’s no wonder that Ms. Annie’s favorite thing to do is spend time with family. Even so, 86-year-old Annie still enjoys living on her own and even occasionally preparing one of her favorite meals—chicken & rice—when she feels strong enough. She moved to Mount Pleasant a little …
Nearly 10 million people in this country do not know where their next meal is coming from. Millions more experience the negative effects of living alone, including depression and isolation from social interaction with friends and family. Locally, East Cooper Meals on Wheels has found that the daily visit from a caring volunteer is just as important as delivering a …
Mr. Arther loves sitting on his porch, and that’s where his Meals on Wheels delivery drivers find him waiting for their arrival most days. He’s not a man of many words, but he is so very grateful for the people that bring him a meal each day. “I really enjoy the food. It helps a lot because I don’t have …
On Veterans Day and every day, East Cooper Meals on Wheels serves an average of 300 people each day and about 60 of those recipients are veterans. See the photos.
When Ms. Thea’s neighbor of 20 years, Debbie, started to worry about her getting enough to eat, she knew Meals on Wheels could help. “It’s not easy for Thea to get to the grocery store or stand long enough to cook anything, and both of her children live out of state,” shares Debbie. Ms. Thea has experienced significant changes in …
East Cooper Meals on Wheels delivers over 400 meals daily to homebound neighbors in the Lowcountry. Recipients will receive a hot, midday meal at their door every weekday. They work especially hard during the holiday season to ensure that no neighbor is forgotten or hungry. East Cooper Meals on Wheels relies on volunteers to help prepare and deliver meals. Other services are available, such as breakfast bags and animal food drop offs. Read the article.