Since 1969, Meals on Wheels has proudly supported the London community. Through fresh and frozen meal delivery and transportation to wellness related appointments, this Home and Community Care provider supports seniors and adults with disabilities with core necessities that make a real difference every day.
This year, Meals on Wheels London will be joining Pillar Nonprofit Network in the Nonprofit Cares Food Drive. Through the running of an internal campaign, Meals on Wheels will be bringing together their team of staff and volunteers to collect non-perishable food items in support of the London Food Bank.
Connecting with Chad Callander, the Executive Director of Meals on Wheels London, we were able to learn more!
1. What inspired your organization to get involved in the Nonprofit Cares Food Drive?
Meals on Wheels London is used by the London Food Bank to distribute food items to community members who cannot access this resource, so we have built a strong partnership. By participating in Nonprofit Cares, we are able to contribute even more to the individuals we serve and directly see the impact of our efforts.
2. How does participating in this initiative align with your organization’s mission or values?
Our mission is to nourish community wellness one person at a time, and through participation in Nonprofit Cares, we are able to do just that! By joining in on this initiative, we are able to work alongside organizations who have a common passion for supporting this community.
3. What goals did your team set for this year’s food drive (e.g., pounds of food collected, funds raised, community engagement)?
With this being our first year running a campaign, our goal is to build awareness of this initiative and bring our team together. We will continue to expand in the future.
4. Can you share something you’re looking forward to in this year’s campaign?
We are most looking forward to the Business Cares Food Drive Kick-off and Wrap-up events. Seeing the scope of participating sectors and the impact of the food and funds raised blows us away.
Everyone at Business Cares deserves a shoutout for putting this together each year!