Meals-on-Wheels of Johnson & Ellis Counties Hosted Mayors For Meals Day on March 18

Meals-on-Wheels of Johnson & Ellis Counties hosted “Mayors For Meals Day” as a part of its March For Meals campaign. Twenty-six local mayors and representatives showed their support for the community’s seniors by delivering on March 18.

Meals-on-Wheels’s “Mayors For Meals Day” event included the local mayors and representatives delivering meals in their communities. “We were excited that so many mayors participated in our event. We hope this helps raise awareness of senior hunger in our community” said Amy Jackson, director of development. “Most of our mayors have been involved with our program in the past, and the national “Mayors of Meals Day” is an excellent way to continue our relationship,” added Jackson. For some, this was their first time to deliver, and others have been delivering for several years.

For more information about volunteering, or services, please contact the Meals-on-Wheels offices at 817-558-2840, 972-351-9943, or email info@mowjec.org. Meals-on-Wheels is a community-based, non-profit organization serving the homebound elderly and disabled residents throughout Johnson and Ellis Counties for 32 years.

Notes:
March For Meals is a national campaign, initiated by Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA), which seeks to raise awareness of senior hunger and to encourage action on the part of the local community. Senior nutrition programs across the United States, like (senior nutrition program), promote March For Meals in their local communities through public events, partnerships with local businesses, volunteer recruitment and fundraising initiatives. “Mayors For Meals Day” is a component of March For Meals that utilizes the involvement of local Mayors and other local elected officials.

Alvarado – Tom Durington	Briar Oaks – James Dunn
Burleson – Ken Shetter	Cleburne – Ted Reynolds
Cresson – Bob Cornett	Ennis – Russell Thomas
Garrett – Matt Newsome	Godley – David Wallis
Grandview – Jack Orr	Italy- Terry Murdoch, Administrator
Joshua – Merle Breitenstein	Keene – Roy Robinson
Maypearl – Kelly Jacobson	Midlothian – Boyce Whatley
Oak Leaf – Pat Mahlstedt & Ovilla – Bill Turner	Red Oak – Alan Hugley
Rio Vista – William Keith Hutchison	Venus – Carolyn Welcher
Waxahachie – Ron Wilkinson	Commissioner Bill Dodson
Judge Roger Harmon	Not pictured: Cross Timbers – Wava McCullough Commissioner Don Beeson Lillian – Commissioner Jerry Stringer Milford – Police Chief & City Representative

Past Mayor For Meals Events

March 19, 2008 - Mayors Deliver Meals. Learn more...

March 21, 2007, Meals-on-Wheels of Johnson & Ellis Counties hosted “Mayors For Meals Day” as a part of their March For Meals campaign on Wednesday. 16 local mayors in Johnson & Ellis County, participated in the event to show his/her support for the community’s seniors. Read more...