Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana announced today that it will be celebrating Community Champions Week as a part of its annual March for Meals celebration. Over 40 local first responders, young leaders, political leaders, business leaders, and community partners will be participating this week to show their support for Meals on Wheels and Lake County’s isolated and hungry seniors during the third week of March.
“We are honored to have dozens of Northwest Indiana leaders participate in our March for Meals Community Champions Week,” said Sandra Noe, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana. “This is the largest group of champions we have ever had, and we are so grateful that they are taking part of their day to help us celebrate our seniors.”
March for Meals is a nationwide celebration during the month of March, organized by Meals on Wheels America for the last 13 years, which seeks to raise awareness for not only the vital network of Meals on Wheels programs operating in virtually every community across, but also the needs of the seniors they collectively serve.
Throughout the month, Meals on Wheels providers like Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana, celebrate March for Meals in their local communities through public events, partnerships with local businesses, volunteer recruitment and fundraising initiatives. Community Champions Week is a component of March for Meals that utilizes the engagement of prominent figures in the community to help bring attention to the cause.
Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana who like to thank our local, Community Champions:
For a full list of Community Champions from Northwest Indiana and across the country, visit www.marchformeals.com/CCW.
About Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana:
Founded in 1977, Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana is a non-profit serving Lake County, Indiana. Meals on Wheels delivers meals to those in need five days a week using community volunteers. Funding for meals is provided by individuals receiving meals, private and community foundations, grants, corporate giving, and individual donors. More information about Meals on Wheels can be found at www.mownwi.org.
About Meals on Wheels America (Formerly Meals On Wheels Association of America):
Meals on Wheels America is the oldest and largest national organization supporting the more than 5,000 community-based programs across the country that are dedicated to addressing senior isolation and hunger. This network exists in virtually every community in America and, along with more than two million volunteers, delivers the nutritious meals, friendly visits and safety checks that enable America’s seniors to live nourished lives with independence and dignity. By providing funding, leadership, education and advocacy support, Meals on Wheels America empowers its local member programs to strengthen their communities, one senior at a time. For more information, or to find a Meals on Wheels provider near you, visit www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org.