According to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, very few Americans, just one in 10, eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables every day. East Cooper Meals on Wheels is working to address the barriers to fresh fruit and vegetables among the homebound population with its “Fruitful Summer” campaign. Donations will go toward providing servings …
East Cooper Meals on Wheels (ECMOW) is no stranger to making a difference in the Charleston area. The organization delivers nutritious meals to residents in Mt. Pleasant, Daniel Island, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Cainhoy, and Wando who are unable to get their own. It’s just one of the many ways that the organization plays an active role in assisting …
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 …
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.
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 …
It’s a wonderful service that brings meals to the home-bound. But, it’s more than just feeding appetites, East Cooper Meals on Wheels is feeding the soul.
While many will gather around dining tables this week to celebrate and eat warm meals with loved ones, others will not be so fortunate. And even though the world we live in today offers vast technology for communication and connection, social isolation is evident more than ever among elder Americans. One in four seniors live alone, according to Meals on …
Long-time East Cooper Meals on Wheels volunteer, Merv Horner, was featured on News 2’s “Everyday Hero.” This clip highlights the importance of volunteers, community generosity, and feeding our neighbors. East Cooper Meals on Wheels delivers daily nutrition to residents within our service area who are homebound or unable to provide their own meals. Since 1985 East Cooper Meals on Meals …
The Post and Courier featured our Food is Medicine initiative and talked to a member of our board, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz of Lowcountry Gastroenterology.
Moultrie News reported on a $10,000 grant awarded by Wells Fargo in support of healthy meals for our homebound neighbors.