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 March 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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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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Every weekday around lunchtime, Jerry Sumerel hears a knock on his door and knows that a friendly face is waiting on the other side with lunch from United Way Meals on Wheels. At 88, he still lives in the Hoover home he built more than 30 years ago. The walls are lined with travel photos…
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