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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The 2018 Walter Notten Award for Superior Volunteer Service Award was bestowed upon Lori and Rob Bellacicco and their dog, Bella. Rob and Lori drive on Fridays — rain, snow or shine. They helped us immensely after the 2018 snowstorm when the roads were still …
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 …