LA MARQUE, Texas (December 15, 2023) – Meals on Wheels Galveston County (MOWGC), a program operated by Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston, is proud to announce that it has reached a significant milestone by serving over 1,000 clients. This achievement reflects the program’s commitment to meeting the growing demand for senior nutrition in Galveston County.
“Our headquarters in La Marque allows us to continue to meet the growing demand for senior nutrition in Galveston County,” said Marie Mark, Program Manager of Meals on Wheels Galveston County. “Meals on Wheels is more than a meal. It is also a friendly visit, wellness call twice a week, and a resource for assistance services to vulnerable, homebound seniors.”
For several years, MOWGC has been working in partnership with Galveston County to provide meal delivery services. In 2017, MOWGC took on the responsibility of delivering meals to certain seniors in the area, and since then, the program has experienced remarkable growth. In 2021 alone, MOWGC served 550 clients, delivering over 202,719 meals. This year, the program has nearly doubled, serving over 1,000 clients.
Meals on Wheels Galveston County is dedicated to providing free home-delivered meals and additional support to seniors, veterans, and adults with disabilities. Seniors in Galveston County can sign up for this valuable service by calling 281.943.4688 or visiting https://www.imgh.org/lunch/.
The program is also actively seeking volunteers to assist with meal deliveries and other tasks. Those interested in making a difference in the lives of vulnerable seniors can sign up to volunteer at https://www.imgh.org/mowgc/.
For more information about Meals on Wheels Galveston County and its services, please visit https://www.imgh.org/mowgc/.
ABOUT INTERFAITH MINISTRIES FOR GREATER HOUSTON
A United Way partner, Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston (Interfaith Ministries) brings people of diverse faith traditions together for dialogue, collaboration, and service as a demonstration of our shared beliefs. Interfaith Ministries provides four main services: Meals on Wheels for Greater Houston and Galveston County which delivers more than 1.9 million meals each year to homebound seniors and people with disabilities across four counties; Refugee Services which, in conjunction with the U.S. State Department, resettles thousands of refugees in Houston; Interfaith Relations and Community Partnerships, which provides community services fostering understanding, respect and engagement among Houstonians of all faiths; the Vic Samuels Center for Volunteerism and Civic Service, which establishes a positive and lasting impact on the Greater Houston community through organized service and leadership through Volunteer Houston and SERVE HOUSTON. For more information, visit https://www.imgh.org/.
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