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Did you know an incredible 82% of Canadians make donations to charities and non-profits? That’s amazing! Surprisingly though, only 5% leave a gift to charity in their Will. Why is this? We know Canadians are generous, as evidenced by the 82%. However, despite having shown life-long dedication to a charity, many people don’t feel inclined to leave a legacy gift in their Will, but why?

It's National Volunteer Week! Here at Calgary Meals on Wheels, our volunteers play a crucial role in our ability to ensure that all Calgarians have access to nutritious, affordable meals. To say we are grateful would be an incredible understatement! In celebration of our incredible team of over 500 volunteers, we chatted with a few to find out why they volunteer.

The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it many unique challenges for all of us. For Gabrielle, it was becoming a full-time, single mother overnight, all while working full-time from home. A very unexpected juggling act that left little time for anything else.

Calgarians trust Calgary Meals on Wheels to provide the comfort of nutritious meals when they need it the most.

For John, Calgary Meals on Wheels meant he could eat well when it was not safe to go beyond his front door.

Going home from a hospital stay can be stressful and present challenges, especially if you are still recovering, experiencing mobility issues or worried about how you will shop for groceries and prepare healthy meals for yourself. Home-delivered meals can be one strategy helping to ease the transition back home to independent living, support healthier outcomes for participants, and provide valuable social contact and community support.

Comfort foods provoke nostalgic or sentimental feelings; often characterized by their high calorie, high carbohydrate content or that they can be simple to prepare. From savoury casseroles and fragrant soups to sweet desserts that are enjoyed at the end of a meal, comfort foods carry different meanings to different people.

March is Nutrition Month! This year, dietitians want you to know that healthy eating is about so much more than food - how you eat is important too! Canada’s Food Guide provides messaging around what to eat in order to meet your daily nutrient requirements, but it also speaks to supporting healthy eating in how we eat.

This past summer, we had the opportunity to be part of Enmax’s Linesman Rodeo. This event was attended by over 1000 people who came out to watch teams of linesmen compete in a myriad of events such as the Obstacle Pole Climb and Crossarm Replacement Race. It was also the introduction of an exciting new dish!

An active Calgary senior left in a difficult situation after a spinal injury threatened her independence. After fracturing two of her vertebrae, she was unable to provide herself the nutritious meals that she needed.