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. Vincent is a great guy. Thank you to everyone for making my life not so lonely anymore.”
For Everett, meal delivery provides both practical support and consistent connection.
This Valentine’s Day, we invited our community to create handmade cards to be delivered along our meal routes. The response was remarkable. We received hundreds of cards from volunteers between the ages of 1 and 92, along with hand-crocheted hearts and thoughtful notes of encouragement.
Each card was a small but meaningful gesture — a reminder that people in our community care deeply about their neighbors, even those they may never meet.
For our volunteers, the connection goes both ways. Vincent, who often delivers to Everett, shared:
“Delivering for Meals on Wheels means quite a bit to me. Helping out the community at large, but also the individuals who I’ve gotten to know the past 18 or so months. Not only do I check in on them, but they also check in on me, and I really appreciate the role that Meals on Wheels provides in my life."
Vincent delivering to Everett
Programs like Meals on Wheels work because of this shared investment in one another. Clients, volunteers, staff, and supporters all play a role in making sure neighbors are nourished and not alone.
This month, we invite you to take part in that spirit of connection in a simple way: say hello to your neighbors. Knock on a door. Drop off a note. Start a conversation. Small gestures can make a meaningful difference.
When we share food, we strengthen community. When we reach out, we remind one another that we belong.
Thank you for being part of a community that continues to show up with care.
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