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Roberto is a new client and Navy veteran from southern California. He became a 2nd Class Petty Officer and served as a Plane Captain on the USS Midway for many years. During that time, Roberto got to see the world, including the Philippines, Japan, Singapore, Korea, Africa, and more. He says his favorite place was…

Kathleen is a retired teacher and long-time Meals on Wheels client. She moved to Albuquerque from Buffalo, New York, about 40 years ago with her young family. Kathleen went on to earn her master’s degree and teach at multiple grade schools as well as at the University of Albuquerque, before it became St. Pius X.…

Funding will help bridge gaps and expand nutrition offerings for older adults ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO – Meals on Wheels New Mexico today announced that it has received $25,000 from Meals on Wheels America, the national leadership organization supporting community-based programs across the U.S. dedicated to addressing senior isolation and hunger, to help bridge gaps in…

Did you know that your support provides free newspapers for Meals on Wheels clients? Follow this link to our donation page. Volunteers deliver the news. Did you know that your support provides free newspapers for Meals on Wheels clients? For your neighbor Glenn*, these papers help him feel connected. Glenn has limited mobility and often…

Supporting your community has never been so delicious! “I love providing healthy grab-n-go options for my community. It is a great way to achieve our mission and reach even more people.” – Gaabe Zamora, Forage Program Director Imagine if you could help your hungry neighbors receive nourishing meals simply by purchasing lunch. That’s the inspiration…

Your support is paving the way to success! No matter how long a journey, they all begin with a single step. Or in this case, with a single meal, delivered by a caring Meals on Wheels New Mexico volunteer. Kind people like Ed, a staff driver, and Vietnam Veteran. Ed often wears a veteran hat…

Mary grew up in El Pueblo, New Mexico, and moved to Albuquerque in 1971 to get a job when she first met her husband. She was a substitute and full-time schoolteacher for many years. In her late 70’s she began having trouble walking, so she retired and now uses a walker. She says, “My legs…

Cathy has been a volunteer driver with Meals on Wheels for over four years. A friend was a volunteer and asked her to join on a route one day. She enjoyed it and decided to sign up herself. She says, “I love taking meals to clients!” She finds that she has a connection with all…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Meals on Wheels of New Mexico is looking for volunteers to help keep people fed across the Albuquerque metro area. Volunteers can serve in a variety of ways but the organization’s greatest current need is for drivers. Drivers are asked to deliver meals to homebound individuals to provide them with social…