Our Friends From the Massillon Target Store Lend a Hand

Our thanks to volunteers from the local Target department store for volunteering with Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties last week.

Seven Target associates delivered meals on Friday, Aug. 19. They arrived early to learn the details of our delivery process, then delivered meals to clients on three of the routes from our administrative office building in Massillon.

We appreciate the help and look forward to working more with Target in the future. It's great to know we can count on local businesses to help make a difference in the lives of our homebound friends and neighbors!

Austin-Bailey Foundation Awards Grant to Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties

The trustees of the Austin-Bailey Health and Wellness Foundation have approved a grant of $15,365 to Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties, to purchase a new stackable oven for our commercial commissary.

We began the grant writing process last fall and submitted our proposal in early December. The foundation's board met earlier this month to review proposals. Nineteen nonprofit organizations received grants in this cycle.

"We greatly appreciate the foundation's support," said Teresa Barry, CEO. "They have been a generous partner over the years.

"We don't use fryers, broilers, grills, stove tops or microwave ovens in our food preparation," said Terri. "We utilize only ovens and kettles to ensure the utmost in quality and nutritional integrity. Our previous stackable oven was 13 years old and needed regular repairs, so replacing it will make us more efficient and even more productive."

The Austin-Bailey Health and Wellness Foundation, based in Massillon, supports programs that promote the physical and mental well-being of individuals in Holmes, Stark, Tuscarawas and Wayne counties.

MOWSW Receives 'Best of Massillon' Recognition

Meals On Wheels Of Stark and Wayne Counties has been selected for the 2009 "Best of Massillon" award in the Meal Delivery Program category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.