Meals on Wheels Mission
Meals On Wheels - Help for our Homebound
The mission of Meals On Wheels of Asheville-Buncombe County is to provide hot, nutritious meals to the elderly homebound, thus allowing them to live in their own homes, among familiar surroundings and maintain their dignity while aging.
"Never lose sight of the fact that old age needs so little but needs that little so much."
~ Margaret Willour
Upcoming Community Events:
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Saturday, February 11th, 2012
The 4th Annual Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Meals On Wheels will be held at the outdoor pool of the Asheville Racquet Club South. Can you "bear the icy waters" or will you sponsor your favorite jumper? Click here for more information! |
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THANK YOU ASHEVILLE AND BUNCOMBE COUNTY FOR BRINGING CHRISTMAS TO OUR SENIORS !!!Santa for Seniors is a wonderful Success!!!
Meals On Wheels Board and Staff wish to thank everyone who donated to
our 2011 Santa for Seniors Project. The response was phenomenal as we
collected over 2,000 gift boxes to share with our elderly! |
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Items of Interest...
Inclement Weather Policy: Meals On Wheels does not deliver when Asheville City Schools are closed due to inclement weather. School delays do not affect MOW delivery schedule. Announcements will be made on WLOS-TV and local radio stations.
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Donations of Pet Food
Currently Needed! |
Space Heater Drive
Help keep a senior warm this winter. Donate a new space heater! |
Meals On Wheels
Desperately Needs Volunteers!Want to do more than just sit at a desk and answer phones? Ready to roll up your sleeves, meet new people and feel good about helping your Buncombe County neighbors? Can you spare 1-2 hours a month? Meals On Wheels Wants YOU!
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Meal Delivery Service for Seniors in Buncombe County
MOW-ABC operates Monday thru Friday with a 11-member staff and a network of over 300 volunteers. Meal delivery is available to Buncombe County seniors age 60 and older who are homebound, without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, handicap or ability to pay.
Approximately 85% of our operating support comes through private donations from individuals, businesses and foundations, as well as annual fundraising events such as the Polar Bear Plunge, Wheel Ride for Food bike event and Plate Expectations auction. MOW-ABC receives 15% of its funding through federal agencies. Our local community does the rest!
Buncombe County, we are your Meals On Wheels!!!
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM and Friday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
