This heartfelt story follows Dana’s (our cook/grant writer) lifelong connection to Meals on Wheels, from growing up alongside her mother and grandmother’s work in Boulder to eventually building her own career with the organization. Through three generations, Meals on Wheels became more than a job. It became a family tradition rooted in community, compassion, and purpose.

A Meals on Wheels couple chose to contribute $11 for each of the 346 meals they received, moved by the service’s impact and the true cost of providing each meal. Their generosity illustrates how voluntary client contributions help sustain the program and provide meals for neighbors in need.

We’re stronger together! Our community partners help Meals on Wheels of Loveland & Berthoud connect clients with resources, support, and services that go beyond the meal, helping older adults and individuals with disabilities stay healthy, connected, and independent. Read more about our community partners in this blog post.

What does it take to prepare hundreds of Meals on Wheels meals before most people have finished their first cup of coffee? From pre-dawn alarms and temperamental ovens to flour-covered aprons and well-earned sweet treats, take a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of a Meals on Wheels cook. Read more to see what it takes to keep our community fed, one meal at a time.