Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties have released their meals menu for February 2010. These meals are subject to change.

Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties have released their meals menu for January 2010. These meals are subject to change.

Meals-on-Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties is participating in the annual event for their “Ani-Meals” program. This program, which began last February, aims to help the needy homebound take care of their companion animals—primarily dogs and cats. Donated pet food is delivered by volunteers on the first Saturday of each month.

Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties have released their meals menu for December 2009. These meals are subject to change.

The holidays are here, and for Meals-on-Wheels, like everyone else, it is a busy and critical time of the year. With school being out and people going on vacation, Meals-on-Wheels needs caring volunteers to help deliver meals during the holidays. In addition, we are in need for additional routes to be added to meet the growing need of seniors in our area.

Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties have released their meals menu for November 2009. These meals are subject to change.

Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties have released their meals menu for October 2009. These meals are subject to change.

The 22nd Annual Meals-on-Wheels Golf Benefit, set for September 17, at Hidden Creek Golf Course, is ready for the big day! “Our field is now full!” said Ike Vera, Golf Benefit Chairperson. The Benefit was limited to the first 66 teams to register, and registrations were accepted until the field was full, on a first come first served basis.

Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties have released their meals menu for September 2009. These meals are subject to change.

The Methodist Children’s Home van meandered along its Waxahachie route on a hot June day with a group of giggling girls in tow. Amongst the chattering, the teens appeared to embrace their mission with both passion and purpose. Their goal: to deliver hot lunches to the elderly and disabled clients of Meals-on-Wheels.

Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties have released their meals menu for August 2009. These meals are subject to change.

This weekend, a new program will begin in Waxahachie to help Meals-on-Wheels clients who cannot afford to buy pet food. “For a homebound person, a pet brings company, but not being able to feed that pet can be a source of heartache,” said Tracy Robinson, director of client services.

Meals-on-Wheels client, Kenneth Bryant of Waxahachie, will be the first to tell you, he’s no hero, though he served his country not only at Okinawa during World War II, but he didn’t hesitate when his country needed him again during the Korean conflict.

Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties have released their meals menu for July 2009. These meals are subject to change.

Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties have released their meals menu for June 2009. These meals are subject to change.

Volunteers are the backbone of the Meals-on-Wheels and are a critical part of the organization’s dedication to others. The volunteers may be the only other human connection that the senior citizen or the disabled individual could have that day.

Monday, April 27th, at Milford City Hall, Milford’s Police Chief Carlos Phoenix was awarded the Mr. Shirle Ayers Volunteer Appreciation award for Ellis County. This award was presented to Phoenix by Shanna Dunn (Ellis County Volunteer Co-ordinator for Meals on Wheels).

Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties have released their meals menu for May 2009. These meals are subject to change.

With a population of 700 plus, the rural community of Milford evokes a rustic ambiance in league with the 1960s American sitcom that embodied small town camaraderie in the fictional town of Mayberry, N.C.

This is but one of the countless stories behind those that make Meals-on-Wheels a continuing success. This year’s theme, "Celebrating People in Action,” appropriately applies to those determined individuals like the Sherwoods of Waxahachie.

Despite blustering winds and cooler temperatures, revelers came out in record numbers to support Meals-on-Wheels “Night Under the Stars” Kickoff Celebration for the non-profit organization’s Kitchen Campaign, Saturday, March 28 at the TXI Railport in Midlothian. The event was held in at the site where the new multi-use facility will be built, centrally located in the heart of Johnson and Ellis Counties.

Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties have released their meals menu for April 2009. These meals are subject to change.

Sit back and read a tale of just one of many regarding the remarkable people who make up the Meals-on-Wheels family of Johnson and Ellis Counties.

Meals-on-Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties is a proud participant of the national 2009 “March For Meals” campaign. Meals-on-Wheels’ “March For Meals” event will include an awareness media campaign of its local services in each community, the national “Mayors For Meals” delivering in their communities on Wednesday, March 19, and a benefit celebration, “A Night Under the Stars” on Saturday, March 28, kicking off the construction campaign of a new regional kitchen facility.

Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties have released their meals menu for March 2009. These meals are subject to change.

Tuesday morning, February 10th, Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis County had a forum at the Monolithic Offices. Shanna Dunn (Ellis County Volunteer Co-Ordinator for Meals on Wheels) and Lisa Hicks (Community Division Co-Ordinator for Meals on Wheels) brought breakfast to the Monolithic Domes for all the Ellis County Volunteers.

Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties have released their meals menu for February 2009. These meals are subject to change.

Chick-fil-A of Burleson teamed up with Meals-on-Wheels of Johnson & Ellis Counties on January 6 to help those in need. This is the second year Burleson Chick-fil-A has partnered with Meals-on-Wheels to put a hot Chick-fil-A meal in the hands of every needy person.

Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties have released their January meals menu for January 2009. There are two days where the meals will be finalized at later dates. These meals are subject to change.

TXI has donated approximately 2 acres of land to Meals-on-Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties for the site of a new regional kitchen facility. The property is located at TXI RailPort, a 1,700 acre business and industrial park in Midlothian, Texas.

Meals-on-Wheels celebrated National Philanthropy Day on November 6 by honoring The Joe Barton Family Foundation at a luncheon held at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth. The annual event was sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

The “Volunteer Spotlight” this month is focused on Gary Pickerill of Red Oak, Texas. After 45 years of driving a truck for Central Freight Lines, Gary retired and put his driving skills to good use delivering meals to the elderly, disabled and homebound.

You alone can make a difference in your community!

Join us today at Applebee’s! Eat at your local Applebee’s, and 15% of your purchase will benefit Meals-on-Wheels!