Everyone has a story to tell. From nutrition advice and community events to customer stories to the stories of our volunteers and staff - here are a few of ours:
Mary was pleasantly surprised by the portion size and the variety of food Calgary Meals on Wheels offers. Through Calgary Meals on Wheels, not only was she able to have just the right portion of food for her lifestyle, but it also introduced her to a large variety of food that she rarely has the opportunity to otherwise try.
Read MoreFrom global supply chain issues to major world events, daily essentials like food and gasoline prices have been on the rise. We have all felt the impact of these increases in our personal lives, and at Calgary Meals on Wheels, we’ve felt it too…
Read MoreDarrell has had a few challenges in his life and using Calgary Meals on Wheels home meal delivery program has been a saving grace for him.
Read MoreAfter living in the same house for 51 years, Kathy decided it was time to downsize with her dog, Cubby, to a more manageable setting.
Read MoreAt one time John was only eating two meals a day and lost quite a bit of weight. Now with the meals from Calgary Meals on Wheels he is eating three meals a day and has regained some weight.
Read MoreMeet Mark Naphin, our new executive chef at Calgary Meals on Wheels. Mark has an extensive culinary background and has been working as a chef for more than 20 years.
Read More572 routes, that’s how many trips in total Magda has made while helping Calgary Meals on Wheels deliver meals to clients as a volunteer driver. Every Friday for the past 11 years, Magda has been driving out to our distribution depots to pick up meals and delivering them to our clients in the community.
Read MoreYour legacy is an extension of who you are and what you care about, and important consideration goes into deciding how to build your legacy to reflect your values. Jim Brown is a long-time volunteer and donor with Calgary Meals on Wheels.
Read MoreThe holiday season brings opportunities and occasions to enjoy food with family and friends. Traditional foods passed down through the years with regional cuisines and local traditions are sure to be shared during the holidays. And sometimes, eating healthy over the holiday season can be challenging. This year why not try and add a little cranberry into your holiday meal?
Read MoreWhether it’s a busy schedule or aging, Linda believes that anyone who feels isolated or alone can benefit from the social interactions and the time savings of being on the Calgary Meals on Wheels program.
Read MoreTo Donna, Calgary Meals on Wheels is a service that’s there for anyone who is struggling on a day-to-day basis. In the past, Donna struggled to prepare meals for herself in her everyday life and needed a helping hand with meal planning and meal preparation.
Read MoreFrom Jerry’s perspective, Calgary Meals on Wheels is a service anyone who does not have the time or energy to properly cook for themselves can benefit from.
Read MoreThis year’s Canadian Malnutrition Awareness Week is October 4 to 8. The theme of this year challenges all of us to: “Be your own Nutrition Champion”. The ongoing pandemic has further reinforced the critical role food and nutrition has on overall health and wellbeing. Learn about how you can identify malnutrition in your diet and develop healthier eating habits.
Read MoreDid 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?
Read MoreIt'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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreCalgarians 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.
Read MoreMeet Anne - after 50 years of service, this incredible individual just retired from our volunteer team at the age of 90!
As her daughter, Joanne, explains, it took a global pandemic to end her 50 years of service with Calgary Meals on Wheels.
Read MoreGoing 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.
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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.
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