Meals-on-Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties and the City of Waxahachie are co-hosting, “Caring for Our Elders,” a Workshop and Resource Fair on Saturday, November 7 at the Waxahachie Sr. Center.  (Continued…)

Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties have released their meals menu for November 2009. These meals are subject to change. (Continued…)

Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties have released their meals menu for October 2009. These meals are subject to change. (Continued…)

The 22nd Annual Meals-on-Wheels Golf Benefit, set for September 17, at Hidden Creek Golf Course, is ready for the big day! “Our field is now full!” said Ike Vera, Golf Benefit Chairperson. The Benefit was limited to the first 66 teams to register, and registrations were accepted until the field was full, on a first come first served basis. (Continued…)

Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties have released their meals menu for September 2009. These meals are subject to change. (Continued…)

The Methodist Children’s Home van meandered along its Waxahachie route on a hot June day with a group of giggling girls in tow. Amongst the chattering, the teens appeared to embrace their mission with both passion and purpose. Their goal: to deliver hot lunches to the elderly and disabled clients of Meals-on-Wheels. (Continued…)

Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties have released their meals menu for August 2009. These meals are subject to change. (Continued…)

Meals-on-Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties is excited to announce that they are receiving a $100,000 grant from the Amon G. Carter Foundation toward their $4 million campaign to build a regional kitchen facility to serve the elderly and disabled citizens of both counties. (Continued…)

This weekend, a new program will begin in Waxahachie to help Meals-on-Wheels clients who cannot afford to buy pet food. “For a homebound person, a pet brings company, but not being able to feed that pet can be a source of heartache,” said Tracy Robinson, director of client services. (Continued…)

Meals-on-Wheels client, Kenneth Bryant of Waxahachie, will be the first to tell you, he’s no hero, though he served his country not only at Okinawa during World War II, but he didn’t hesitate when his country needed him again during the Korean conflict. (Continued…)

Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties have released their meals menu for July 2009. These meals are subject to change. (Continued…)

Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties have released their meals menu for June 2009. These meals are subject to change. (Continued…)

Volunteers are the backbone of the Meals-on-Wheels and are a critical part of the organization’s dedication to others. The volunteers may be the only other human connection that the senior citizen or the disabled individual could have that day. (Continued…)

Monday, April 27th, at Milford City Hall, Milford’s Police Chief Carlos Phoenix was awarded the Mr. Shirle Ayers Volunteer Appreciation award for Ellis County. This award was presented to Phoenix by Shanna Dunn (Ellis County Volunteer Co-ordinator for Meals on Wheels). (Continued…)

Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties have released their meals menu for May 2009. These meals are subject to change. (Continued…)

With a population of 700 plus, the rural community of Milford evokes a rustic ambiance in league with the 1960s American sitcom that embodied small town camaraderie in the fictional town of Mayberry, N.C. (Continued…)

This is but one of the countless stories behind those that make Meals-on-Wheels a continuing success. This year’s theme, "Celebrating People in Action,” appropriately applies to those determined individuals like the Sherwoods of Waxahachie. (Continued…)

Despite blustering winds and cooler temperatures, revelers came out in record numbers to support Meals-on-Wheels “Night Under the Stars” Kickoff Celebration for the non-profit organization’s Kitchen Campaign, Saturday, March 28 at the TXI Railport in Midlothian. The event was held in at the site where the new multi-use facility will be built, centrally located in the heart of Johnson and Ellis Counties. (Continued…)

Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties have released their meals menu for April 2009. These meals are subject to change. (Continued…)

Sit back and read a tale of just one of many regarding the remarkable people who make up the Meals-on-Wheels family of Johnson and Ellis Counties. (Continued…)