Coal Creek Meals on Wheels

Throughout difficult chapters of her life, Lucy says community has made all the difference. She remembers Bonnie, a former Meals on Wheels cook, who offered friendship and support when Lucy’s youngest son joined the Navy.

Each March, communities across the country come together to celebrate March for Meals , a national campaign aligned with the anniversary of the Older Americans Act Nutrition Program. This campaign raises awareness and inspires action to support local Meals on Wheels providers through volunteering, donations, and advocacy—ensuring that no neighbor is left behind. While many Meals on Wheels programs receive federal funding through the Older Americans Act (OAA), Coal Creek Meals

This February, we’ve been thinking about the ways sharing food is also a way of sharing love. Every day, we see what that looks like in real, tangible ways — a meal delivered, a brief conversation at the door, a familiar face returning week after week. Everett, one of our neighbors who can no longer cook and receives home delivered meals, shared: "My life has changed for the better. I’ve gotten to know the volunteer delivery drivers and they’ve become my friends. I love them.