Updates from Meals on Wheels
At 88 years old, Margaret Mitchell has spent her entire life in Birmingham. She raised four children, worked in the Mountain Brook school system and built a family that now includes 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. These days, she enjoys the simple routines of life at home, listening to church services by phone, helping with…
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When knee surgery made everyday tasks more difficult, Cleo Jones began looking for ways to make life a little easier. The 72-year-old Birmingham native has lived alone since the loss of his wife to breast cancer. So, even though he was recovering from surgery, he had to fend for himself. Then he found United Way…
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For many homebound seniors across Jefferson County, lunchtime arrives with a Meals on Wheels delivery from volunteers and drivers. Across the country, millions of seniors face food insecurity. In fact, one in six older adults struggles with hunger. Programs such as Meals on Wheels help ensure homebound seniors receive dependable meals while staying connected to…
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Celebrate Meals on Wheels Volunteer Appreciation Day on April 27, 2026. Honoring the dedicated volunteers who support United Way of Central Alabama.
As Meals on Wheels celebrates 10 years with United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA), the program is highlighting the volunteers who deliver meals and the neighbors who receive them. Their stories reflect the heart of this work — how a simple meal can foster connection, dignity and hope. One of those volunteers is Linda Stone….
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Meals on Wheels Celebrates Its Anniversary with United Way This year marks 10 years since Meals on Wheels became a program of United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) — one that provides a vital community service that supports seniors and people with disabilities across Jefferson County by delivering nutritious meals, social connection and peace of…
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Vulcan Materials Company’s dedication to service runs deep, from conducting its own annual workplace campaign for United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) to its senior management serving on UWCA’s Board of Directors. Since 2017, the Vulcan Materials Company Foundation has also made annual gifts to United Way Meals on Wheels in honor of its Dolcito Quarry team….
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For the 18th year, Subaru is partnering with Meals on Wheels America to help ensure that older adults across the country receive the meals, care and connection they need to live independently and with dignity. The Subaru Share the Love® Event, held throughout the holidays, gives each new buyer and leaseholder the opportunity to designate…
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John O’Brien has called the same Birmingham house his home since 1963. Now 79 years old and completely blind, he’s still able to live alone thanks to his familiar routines, his community and — for the past 15 years — daily visits from United Way Meals on Wheels. “It’s not just the food,” John said….
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Even though Becky Hunter retired after 33 years of teaching 7-year-olds, she wasn’t quite ready to slow down. Her situation was similar to many we often hear about. “After I retired, I wanted to find something to do to give back,” she said. “One of my friends at church delivered Meals on Wheels, and when…
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