Buddy and Barbara with grandsons

Volunteers of the 2nd Quarter

Shared by Kelley Chapman, Volunteer Manager… The amazing duo, Barbara and Buddy Smith are the Volunteers of the Second Quarter of this epic year.  This fabulous couple have been our dedicated Friday drivers since joining us in June of 2018.  In addition to being our Friday drivers, Barbara and Buddy are ambassadors at many of our events and spend much …

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Be Kind BINGO

Be Kind BINGO

We know the elderly and homebound are feeling especially lonely and isolated during this time of social distancing. “Let’s Get Together” to show them they aren’t forgotten through some random acts of kindness. We’ve created a “Be Kind BINGO” card and hope you and your family will play along. Simply print the image below, or save it to your device, …

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Hawaiian Chicken with rice pineapple and limas

Traveling Tastebuds: Hawaiian Chicken Recipe

We partner with the Lowcountry Food Bank and MUSC’s dietetic interns to create a rotating menu of meals that are both healthy and flavorful. The meals are prepared in the Zucker Family Production Kitchen at the food bank, purchased by East Cooper Meals on Wheels, and delivered by our amazing volunteers. With summertime here and many travel plans halted due …

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In Sympathy for Arturo Suarez & Family

We all love Arturo, and it saddened us greatly when Ann’s almost five year battle with cancer came to an end last week.   Many of you have expressed an interest in making a gift in Ann’s memory; in lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Shem Creek Presbyterian Church and World Witness, the foreign missions agency …

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Jaclyn

Volunteer of the 1st Quarter

Shared by Kelley Chapman, Volunteer Manager Our Volunteer of the First Quarter is the uber organized Community Liaison of Benefitfocus,  Jaclyn Smith. Jaclyn has been such an “energizer bunny” since she joined us in January 2016, as she is quite the multi-tasker!  This amazing gal delivers meals on our Daniel Island/Cainhoy route on behalf of Benefitfocus, coordinates each of the …

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COVID-19 Updates

Monday, June 15 Meals & fresh fruit now being delivered twice weekly We are delighted to share that we are now delivering a supply of meals to your homebound neighbors twice a week – every Monday and Friday – along with fresh fruit. We are still making no-contact deliveries when possible to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus, and …

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We’re Hiring: Business & Operations Manager

We are currently seeking someone to fill the role of Business and Operations Manager. Please review the job description and application instructions by clicking here!

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Joy > a meal

In her home, Ms. Dotsy is surrounded by so many things that bring her joy—family heirlooms like her mother’s harp, history books of all kinds, and photos of her family. Meals on Wheels is now delivering joy to her as well—something she experienced when she first learned of the organization many years ago while helping a friend deliver meals during …

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friendship > a meal

From day one when they arrived on her doorstep to deliver meals, Carrie Mae knew that Rob & Lori were special people. They come faithfully every Friday, and their four-legged delivery assistant, Bella, leads the way to the front door. Carrie Mae always has dog treats ready, as she looks forward to a good snuggle with her furry friend and …

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Happiness > a meal

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 …

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