Hello, Friends,

Here's to hoping this finds all of you well and that we've seen the last of winter. I know I can't be the only one who feels like the cold and snow wore out its welcome. This month we have quite a bit of good news to share, so I will get right to it!

Voting has ended for the GBU Foundation Community Grant! With your help, we know that we placed in the top 3 of our community category. That means the minimum we'll receive in April is $2500 and every bit from this opportunity will support our Veterans in Need Meal Program. A tremendous thank you to all who voted - Stay tuned to hear the award amount!

We are launching a new program at Meals on Wheels Erie this spring, called The Friendship Line. Thanks to a generous grant from Meals on Wheels America, we will begin calling interested recipients in April. See below for more information - how to sign yourself or loved one up for this service or how to volunteer. 

Registration for Sponsorships and Foursomes are OPEN for the 7th Annual Take a Swing Against Hunger Golf Scramble! The tournament will take place on Monday, September 8th at the Beechwood Golf Club. Please visit www.mowegolfevent.com for all the details or feel free to call the office to speak with me. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and all proceeds benefit the Veterans in Need Meal Program. We'd love to see you on the links - it's always a good time! 

Thank you for being such an integral part of our mission. Together, we’ll continue to make a difference - one meal and one smile at a time. Here’s to another year of compassion and connection!

Warmest Wishes,

Jennifer

A New Friend is Just a Call Away!

We’re excited to introduce a heartwarming new program that brings friendly conversation right to your phone! Our caring volunteers are here to brighten your week with a quick chat, a shared story, or simply a listening ear—at no cost to you.

Through these weekly calls, you and your Friendly Caller can enjoy:
📖 Meaningful conversations
🎶 Chats about books, news, TV shows, or music
💬 Sharing stories and experiences
❤️ Checking in on each other’s well-being

By joining the Friendship Line, you’ll gain a friendly voice to look forward to each week—and maybe even a new friend for life!

Interested in signing up as a senior or volunteer? Contact Jennifer Hoffman, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Erie, at 814-452-6930 to learn more and get started soon!

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Congratulations to all SLS students for demonstrating amazing care for your community! 

WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR CHEERFUL VOLUNTEERS!

You might be amazed at how much good you can do with just 2 hours a week…whether you’re interested in driving a meal delivery route or grocery shopping for individual clients, we’d love to have you!

Not able to drive in the mornings, but still want to help? Call us to find out more about our latest program, The Friendship Line - a weekly phone chat with one of our seniors. We're filling volunteer spots NOW!

For more information about volunteering, please call us at 814-452-6930 or email: kathleen@mealsonwheelserie.org

At Meals on Wheels Erie, we enable people to age at home with dignity by providing a compassionate check-in, nutritious meals, and grocery delivery. If you know someone who could benefit from our services or would like to learn more about what we do, we encourage you to share this newsletter with them. Your support helps us reach those who need us most.

We are always grateful for your support.

Your gift helps us continue our work in the following ways:

Nutritious Home Delivered Meal Program - for seniors, veterans, and the disabled

Grocery Shopping and Delivery Program

Blizzard Bags – shelf stable food delivered once, every winter, to every participant in an insulated bag

Monday - Thursday
8am - 4pm

Friday

8am - Noon

(814) 452-6930

4408 Peach Street
Suite 102

Erie, PA 16509