Zach Baumer, Director of Austin Climate Action & Resilience, joined Meals on Wheels Central Texas for a meal tasting and delivery route, gaining a firsthand look at how neighbors, volunteers, and community organizations work together to improve…
Through our Community Champions program, local leaders experience firsthand how meal delivery for seniors strengthens connections, reduces social isolation, and helps older adults age safely and independently in their own homes. Recently, Dr.…
We are excited to present our July Mission Ambassador: Angela Olmeta. Originally from Venezuela, Angela moved to Austin from New York City with her husband and two children during the COVID-19 pandemic. As she settled into her new community, she…
Imagine going days—or even weeks—without having a meaningful conversation with another person. For many older adults, that isn’t rare. It’s everyday life. While food insecurity, transportation, and access to healthcare are often top of mind when we…
a neighbor about to receive a meal from a volunteer
Excessive heat can be a danger for older adults. As we age, our bodies may have a harder time regulating temperature. We may also become more susceptible to heat-related illness. Besides illness, excessive heat may also increase isolation and make…
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For nearly two decades, TMF Health Quality Institute has been a dedicated partner of Meals on Wheels Central Texas, supporting older adults through volunteering, sponsorships, and financial contributions. Most recently, TMF reinforced its …
Mission Ambassadors volunteers
We are excited to present our June Mission Ambassadors: Suzanne and Rick Robinson. This husband-and-wife duo delivers meals together with Meals on Wheels Central Texas every Thursday.  Their Meals on Wheels Central Texas…
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Matildy “Sam” Samaripa has always been the kind of person who takes care of what needs to be done. A 73-year-old veteran who served honorably in the U.S. Army, Sam spent years maintaining and improving his Manor home himself whenever repairs…
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Delivering Encouragement with Every Meal.  At 65 years old, Antonio Stewart has learned that no one gets through life alone.  Growing up on Long Island, New York, Antonio watched his mother work two jobs to support their family. Like many…
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We are excited to introduce Shane Latson as our May Mission Ambassador. Shane has been a Meals on Wheels volunteer since 2009. For the past 14 years, he has been a dedicated Home Delivered Meals volunteer, delivering a route every Thursday from…