Meals on Wheels News: November 2023

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On this cold, damp, and blustery day, Bonnie cooked for the Meals on Wheels recipients a warm meal of goulash, green beans, and cornbread. The dessert of bundt cake was provided by Janice. Bonnie, Janice, and Shelly braved the weather and delivered this hearty meal. Thank you ALL for your time and effort. You ALL are appreciated. On this cold and dreary day, our Meals on Wheels volunteers showed up and showed out. Jo, Barb, and Lucy with Dwayne (who are not pictured) prepared a hot and hearty meal of hamburger/veggie soup served with crackers, a roll, an apple, and Lucy’s delicious chocolate cookies. Jo, Barb, Eddie, Janice, and Shelly delivered. Thank you to all who volunteer. We couldn’t do it without your support! Today is a special day for the Meals on Wheels recipients. Every year at this time, “The Sisters,” Cheryl, Donna, and Kim prepare a “Thanksgiving” meal … Read More

Meals on Wheels News: October 2023

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Today, several individuals came together to make sure the Meals on Wheels recipients received a delicious and hearty meal. It consisted of Chicken and Dressing prepared by Margaret, Green Beans with Potatoes prepared by Martha complimented by Potato Salad and Cole Slaw donated by Willett’s BBQ, with White Chocolate Chip/Raisin Cookies baked by Gay. Monnie Joe and Margaret along with Missy (not pictured), Pastor Carol and Alexaundra (not pictured, who happens to be celebrating a birthday today—”Happy Birthday, Alexaundra!”) delivered the meals. Thank you all! It takes all to make this very meaningful ministry work for the Alvord citizens who need a helping hand. Today is a beautiful Fall Day for getting in the Halloween Spirit. Gay and Judy prepared Lasagna, Salad, and a “Goody Bag” containing oranges and apples (Sacks decorated by Misty.) Judy along with Deborah and Les delivered these tasty meals to the Meals on Wheels recipients. … Read More

Meals on Wheels News: September 2023

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ALL THINGS GOOD! Joy and Kimberly teamed up to cook the meal for the Meals on Wheels recipients on Thursday. They prepared Meatballs, Pinto Beans and Potato Salad served with sliced tomatoes and a roll. Spice Cake was for dessert. Deborah and Jo delivered this healthy meal. Thank you, ladies. You are appreciated by all. A perfect meal for the Meals on Wheels recipients on a cool fall day on Thursday. Rev. Carol prepared sloppy joes and chunky-style potato salad with a chocolate chip cookie for dessert. Shelly, Janice, and Judy delivered. Thank you, ladies, for your continued dedication to this Christian ministry that truly is a blessing to the people of Alvord. There are currently 27 residents receiving meals Monday through Friday. There are several churches and organizations involved in this ministry. Thank you to all! The Meals on Wheels recipients were served a “good-ole-fashioned southern” meal today of … Read More

Meals on Wheels News: August 2023

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The menu for Meals on Wheels for Alvord recipients included smoked sausage, sneaky mashed potatoes, ribbon coleslaw, and cookies. The meal was prepared by three Methodists and a Baptist: Susan R., Jo W., and Lucy S. The meal was delivered by: Janice H., Shelly, and Bonnie F. Thank you, ladies! There were a couple of fresh faces who volunteered to prepare and deliver our Meals on Wheels meal. Melissa and Donna prepared a hearty meal of BBQ sausage, hashbrown casserole, and seasoned green beans with a chocolate brownie for dessert. Les and Deborah along with Pastor Carol and her boys and Dalton braved the extreme Texas heat to make sure the Meals on Wheels recipients received their meals. A Texas-sized thank you goes out to these individuals. The Meals on Wheels volunteers are very appreciated. We had lots of help with the Meals on Wheels ministry. Cheryl, Donna, and Kim, … Read More

Meals on Wheels News: May 2023

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We can always count on someone to step up and volunteer to cook and deliver the meals for the Meals on Wheels ministry and these individuals did just that. Margaret and Pam prepared a sumptuous meal of Salisbury steak, green beans, shells and cheese, and oatmeal pie for dessert. Mikayla helped Margaret deliver the food to the church where Janice, Shelly, and Les helped to plate it. Deborah, Les, Janice, and Shelly then delivered the meals. As always, we along with the MOW recipients, greatly appreciate these individuals for their dedication to the Meals on Wheels ministry. Thank you to Melissa and Donna for preparing yummy tacos, pinto beans, and fruit for Meals on Wheels. We always appreciate our cheerful deliverers, Kay, Janice, and Shelly! It has been smelling absolutely wonderful this morning at the church. Pastor Carol prepared rosemary chicken breast smothered in hominy gravy along with mixed vegetables … Read More

Meals on Wheels News: April 2023

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Another tasty and nourishing meal prepared for the Meals on Wheels recipients. Gay and Barb prepared chicken spaghetti, carrots, green beans, and a roll. Gay and her granddaughter prepared “Bee Happy” goodie bags that contained an apple, orange, homemade cookie, and candy for everyone. Janice, Shelly, and Kay delivered these beneficial meals. I know the MOW recipients look forward to these meals each day. All are appreciated who make this ministry a success. Thank you all! Thank you, Deborah, Kay, and Les for always being available to deliver meals to the Meals on Wheels recipients. Willett’s BBQ provided a meal of chopped beef, green beans, and macaroni salad. All are appreciated who make this community-wide ministry a success. Jo, Susan, Lucy, and Dwayne provided a delicious meal of oven-baked pork chops, squash casserole, crunchy garden salad, deviled eggs, and cranberry granola nut cookies for the Meals on Wheels recipients. Les, … Read More

Meals on Wheels News: March 2023

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Once again, our chefs and deliverers need applause. Pastor Carol and Margaret (not pictured) provided a very delicious and hearty meal of baked ham, country-style green beans, corn casserole, and dessert for the Meals on Wheels recipients. Shelly, Kay, and Janice are always on hand to deliver these meals. Thank you all for being dedicated to this awesome ministry in the Alvord community and surrounding area. Our ever-dependable Meals on Wheels deliverers Shelly, Janice, and Kay delivered to the recipients a sack lunch of a meatloaf sandwich, coleslaw, and dessert prepared by Willett’s Barbeque. Thank you, ladies! We couldn’t do it without your faithfulness to this community mission. You all make a difference!! Janice, Rachel, and Chad prepared a delicious meal for the Meals on Wheels recipients. The meal consisted of grilled chicken legs along with a pasta salad with veggies, a Hawaiian roll, and sweet bread. The meals were … Read More

Meals on Wheels News: February 2023

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The UMC women cooked and delivered a delicious meal yesterday to the Meals on Wheels recipients. Suzette and her daughter, Jennifer prepared a nutritious meal of Chicken and Rice with a Dinner Salad and roll. Pound cake was their choice for dessert. As always, Janice, Shelly, and Kay deliver these meals with a smile. Thank you, ladies! You are appreciated by many. As usual, the ladies prepared a wonderful meal consisting of chicken spaghetti, caesar salad, and green beans. Ms. Smith’s Pre-K class decorated hearts that were placed on Valentine’s bags that were prepared by Gay and her granddaughter for the Meals on Wheels recipients. Les and Deborah along with Pastor Carol delivered the meals. Thank you all for your dedication to the Meals on Wheels ministry. These enthusiastic members prepared and delivered meals. Barb and Julie prepared an awesome meal of oriental chicken noodles with white rice, a salad, … Read More