“They’re Not Going to Leave Me”
March 2, 2021
Amparo Torres would cook her own meals if she could. “But my doctor told me to stay away from the stove,” she says. That’s because Ms. Torres, who has a heart condition, is on oxygen 24-hours a day, and it’s not safe for her to be near an open flame.
Winter Weather Emergency Update
February 18, 2021
During this winter weather emergency, Meals on Wheels Central Texas has been in contact by phone with the homebound seniors we serve to check in on them and assess their needs. We have ensured that they are safe and have enough food, and for those clients without power and in need of warm shelter, we have assisted with transportation to available shelters.
Celebrating Black History Month
February 10, 2021
Meals on Wheels Central Texas is honored to share the stories of those we serve during Black History Month. We are highlighting four clients this month to recognize and celebrate the history and accomplishments of the Black community in Central Texas.
Helping Homebound Heroes - February
January 30, 2021
U.S. Army veteran Rigoberto Clarke has been a home owner since 2006. He feels very blessed that he is able to live independently in his own home. As he put it, “where I come from, people don’t own homes. Having grass and trees and my own house, it means a lot to me.”
“It Makes Me Feel Kind of Special”
January 5, 2021
“I just fell in love with them. They’re like family,” 97-year-old Maggie Bedford says of the dedicated Meals on Wheels Central Texas volunteers who deliver nutritious meals to her North Austin home.