Volunteering is a Family Tradition

Volunteering is a family tradition for the Appel family. Bill Appel is one of our longest running volunteer drivers. He regularly delivers alongside his daughter Kassie, and on special occasions - his granddaughter Sarah. Now, they get ready for the 4th generation in this picture; as Sarah is expecting! 4 generations of volunteers! Congratulations from everyone at Meals on Wheels of Syracuse and thank you all for your service delivering meals to our homebound neighbors.

Get your family involved in this great tradition by volunteering with Meals on Wheels of Syracuse. www.meals.org. #VOLUNTEERING #LETSDOLUNCH

One of the Youngest Karate John's Black Belt Candidates is now one of the Youngest Volunteers for Meals On Wheels Of Syracuse

Meals on Wheels of Syracuse thanks Isabella and her mom Jennifer from Karate John's Martial Arts Center. Isabella is one of the youngest Black Belt Candidates, and one of the youngest Meals on Wheels of Syracuse kitchen volunteers at just 8 years old! Isabella started in karate at the age of 4 (pictured) and now at 8 years old is showing leadership and community spirit by volunteering and by going for her black belt. Get involved with Meals on Wheels of Syracuse by visiting www.meals.org. #LETSDOLUNCH

Meals on Wheels of Syracuse Thanks Mia and Katie from Christian Brothers Academy

Meals on Wheels of Syracuse Thanks Mia and Katie from Christian Brothers Academy (DeWitt, New York). Mia and Katie volunteered in our kitchen today, helping out on a day off from school. You too can volunteer on any given day, holiday or otherwise. Visit www.meals.org. #LETSDOLUNCH

Meals on Wheels of Syracuse Welcomes Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield

Meals on Wheels of Syracuse thanks Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield for volunteering today in our kitchen and with delivering meals. #letsdolunch www.meals.org

Congress Passes Bipartisan Bill Ahead of Deadline

Following the Senate's lead from last week, yesterday the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6157, or the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (Labor-HHS-Ed) Appropriations Act. This bipartisan bill includes a $10 million increase for the Older Americans Act (OAA) Nutrition Program, with home-delivered meal services each receiving $5 million in additional funding over FY 2018 level.

We at Meals on Wheels of Syracuse applaud Congress for passing this bipartisan bill and for considering the critical needs of our nation's seniors!

With final passage in both chambers of Congress, the joint Defense and Labor-HHS-Ed spending package now heads to the President's desk for his signature. We hope that this bill will be signed into law before September 30 due to its overwhelming bipartisan support. We'll keep you up-to-date as we learn more!

Get involved today with Meals on Wheels Syracuse today by visiting www.meals.org. #LETSDOLUNCH