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The Thanksgiving holiday truly kicks off a season of giving. When we gather with loved ones for a hearty meal and give thanks, we usher in the holidays and embrace the spirit of the season. Our annual Bust-a-Crust Thanksgiving pie sale, presented by Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, brings together these…
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Meals on Wheels' congregate meal program provides nutritious meals to older adults at several partnering locations across Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky. Just as importantly, the program creates opportunities for older adults to connect with others, combat loneliness and build community…
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Through nutrition classes and cooking demos, older adults in Sharonville learn practical ways to support their health and wellness while making the most of the fresh produce included in their congregate and home-delivered meals. It represents a continuing partnership with Meals on Wheels and the…
Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky is building a new 51,000-square-foot headquarters and meals production center to meet growing demand, streamline operations and increase its capacity to produce and deliver nearly 3 million meals each year. Designed around efficient production…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAug. 13, 2026 CINCINNATI—Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky recently welcomed Linda Carter as Chief Human Resources Officer. She started her role this month and will oversee HR strategy for the nonprofit’s 146 employees. An accomplished HR leader, Carter…
Last January, Meals on Wheels launched the Senior Artist Cohort. A group of 12 older adults gathered monthly at ArtWorks for studio sessions in which they explored artistic skills and worked on their own projects. Guidance and resources were provided by Cincinnati Art Museum. The sessions were led…
"I very much look forward to the days when I can tell everybody I got art this week,” says Mary, a member of the inaugural Meals on Wheels Senior Artist Cohort. At 62, she never thought she would be learning how to paint or how to decoupage, especially as a self-described left-brained person. Yet,…
Meals on Wheels is pleased to welcome Dr. Laura Allen to our organization as Director of Development!  Dr. Allen recently completed research as Project Director of the Kenton County Aging Readiness Plan. She serves as an adjunct faculty member at the Erickson School of Aging Studies at the…
For seniors, transportation means more than just a ride. It is an invaluable tool for independence. That’s especially true for seniors who live alone, no longer drive or experience mobility challenges. As one senior, Laurel, describes, “You kind of become a little kid again. You can’t go anywhere…