Wells Fargo awards grant to East Cooper Meals on Wheels
Moultrie News reported on a $10,000 grant awarded by Wells Fargo in support of healthy meals for our homebound neighbors.
Moultrie News reported on a $10,000 grant awarded by Wells Fargo in support of healthy meals for our homebound neighbors.
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…
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.
One common misconception when it comes to East Cooper Meals on Wheels is that our program is based on age and income. It’s actually the exact opposite. If someone is homebound and they are unable to prepare their own meals, that’s where we come in. Our service assists many of our young and middle-aged neighbors…
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…
Through the end of 2019, donations of $100 or more to East Cooper Meals on Wheels will be matched by several local organizations: Carroll L.P. will match up to $1,000 of Isle of Palms donations. Feed The Need will match up to $10,000 of Mount Pleasant donations. Daniel Island Community Fund will match up to $5,000 of Daniel Island…
The Town of Mount Pleasant has chosen the Charleston Port and Seafarers’ Society and East Cooper Meals on Wheels to receive the net proceeds of the 30th annual Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival presented by East Cooper Medical Center and Harris Teeter. Both local nonprofit organizations share a long history of helping to…