About Us

About Us

Serving the Erie Area

Since 1971

Since 1971, we have continuously served Erie’s seniors through a legion of caring volunteers.


Our network of volunteers and staff members are helping to achieve the goal of eliminating senior hunger by delivering nutritious meals and building personal and community connections every day. Together, we are ensuring that Erie’s seniors are cared for, not forgotten.

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Meals On Wheels Erie is a member of the Meals On Wheels Association of America, the Meals on Wheels Association of Pennsylvania, the Independent Council on Aging, the Niagara Network, and the Erie Link.

The Heart of Our Mission

MORE THAN SIX MILLION SENIORS IN AMERICA FACE THE THREAT OF HUNGER TODAY.

It’s up to us to provide nutritious meals for seniors in America, so no senior goes hungry. At Meals On Wheels all across the country, our programs are locally-focused, and our volunteers are trusted neighbors and friends. Our services allow seniors to get regular, nutritious meals, to remain in their homes and live with dignity. Our services also provide peace of mind for family members and loved ones, a warm smile and kind words, often from the only person they see each day, is perhaps more nutritious than the meal itself.

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We enable people to age at home with dignity by providing a compassionate check-in, nutritious meals, and grocery delivery.


Our purpose is to enable our participants to maintain the highest possible level of independence in their homes, while at the same time helping to combat feelings of isolation.

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Because Everyone Deserves a Freshly Made Meal

Our Staff

Jennifer Hoffman

Executive Director

Kathleen Bowden

Volunteer & Meals Coordinator

Pat Woodard

Grocery Shopping & Delivery Coordinator

Abbey Dick

Billing Coordinator

Officers

Brian Sheridan

President

Faculty, Mercyhurst University


Jacob Bartko

Vice President

VP Operations/Jefferson Educational Society


Lisa Heidelberg

Treasurer

Chef/Owner, Dinner is Served 


Jessica Figoli

Secretary

Private Banker/VP, ERIEBANK

Directors

Kristen Karrfalt

Development Director, Erie Art Museum


Lisa Graff

Development Coordinator / Recruiter, Erie Homes for Children & Adults


Jaslyne Walter

IT Supervisor, Erie Insurance


Jennie Hagerty

Executive Director, Mercy Center for Women


Joseph Cancilla

Director, Royal Home Health Care

Mary Beth Lombardi

Regional Sales Manager, Interim HealthCare


LeAnna Nieratko

General Manager, Erie Food Coop


Jenny Garres

VP/First National Bank


Dylanna Grasinger

Executive Director, Goodell Gardens


Robert Johns

Senior Life Underwriter, Principal Financial Group


Trustee Emeritus: Roy Strausbaugh, Ph.D

Retired, University Professor