Massillon Independent Feature Puts the Spotlight on Meals On Wheels

Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties was in the spotlight in a major news feature published Wednesday by the Massillon Independent.

Under the headline "Meals on Wheels keeps rolling," reporter Flo Lynn provides background and news of the agency based on an interview with Nora Logsdon, our program manager and dietitian.

Meals On Wheels "serves more than 2,000 meals a day, five days a week to shut-ins and clients of congregate centers," Lynn writes. She describes our commissary as a facilty "where meals are prepared and delivered regardless of weather conditions."

Click here to read the entire story on the Independent web site.

Spring Is In The Air -- and Sliced Ham, Wedding Soup, Chicken Baked Steak and Turkey & Dumplings Are In The Works For Our Clients!

The April menu is out, and it features another great variety of delicious, nutritious food.

Remember, all of our meals are planned by Nora Logsdon, our program manager and dietitian, and meet 1/3 the RDA for nutrition. Food is prepared fresh daily in our commercial commissary and delivered hot and ready to eat by our volunteer drivers.

To see the menu, click on the image below or visit http://mow-starkwayne.org/menu.aspx.

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.