Gecko’s Collaboration with Meals on Wheels of Sarasota
Gecko’s Grill & Pub Collaborates with Meals on Wheels of Sarasota to Pack 469 Meals for Homebound Seniors SARASOTA, Fla.— August 2026 —Gecko’s Grill & Pub partnered with Meals on Wheels, Sarasota on Wednesday, Aug 12, to support elderly and homebound members throughout the Sarasota community. Members of Gecko’s culinary team worked alongside Meals on […]
A Summer of Giving Back: Volunteer Spotlight
A Summer of Giving Back Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Jessica, Emmanuel, and Gabriel This summer, a mom and her two sons decided to spend their time giving back to the seniors in their community — and what started two years ago as a day of volunteering turned into a summer they’ll never forget. Two years ago, […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Fred and Maria
Meet Fred and Maria: Fred and Maria are longtime friends and volunteer drivers at Meals on Wheels of Sarasota. Thank you Fred and Maria for delivering More Than a Meal everyday. How long have you been volunteering with Meals on Wheels? Maria: I started driving in July of 2020. Fred: I have enjoyed volunteering for Meals […]
Community Foundation of Sarasota’s Community Impact Grant
Meals on Wheels of Sarasota Awarded $10,000 Grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to Support New Medically Tailored Meal Program Sarasota, FL – April 30, 2026 – Meals on Wheels of Sarasota is pleased to announce it has received a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to support the launch […]
Men of Redeemer Awards $20,000 to Meals on Wheels of Sarasota
Community Partnership Thrives: Men of Redeemer Awards $20,000 to Meals on Wheels of Sarasota Pictured: Men of Redeemer Presents Meals on Wheels with a $20,000 check for their Home Delivered Meal Program. Sarasota – March 13, 2026 – Meals on Wheels of Sarasota is thrilled to announce a generous $20,000 donation made from Church of […]
Food is Medicine/ Medically Tailored Meals
Food Is Medicine: Meals on Wheels of Sarasota Expands Capacity to Deliver Medically Tailored Meals February 2, 2026 Meals on Wheels of Sarasota Contact: Kate Ayres 941-222-1691 k.ayres@mowsrq.org Sarasota, Fla – Meals on Wheels of Sarasota has been selected to participate in the FIMC Accelerator Program, an initiative co-led by Community Servings, Food Is Medicine […]
The Holidays at Meals on Wheels: 2025
Recap of the Holidays 2025 Thanksgiving Gobble Gobble!As a partner agency of All Faith’s food bank, we are thrilled to share that we sent out 20 turkeys, pre boxed sides, and fresh potatoes to some of our no-pay clients.Our office was filled with phone calls from our clients, expressing their gratitude for getting a Thanksgiving […]
Meals on Wheels 2025 Recap
Our year has been filled with so much joy, gratitude, and kind individuals who make it possible to deliver More Than a Meal to our vulnerable neighbors. You End the Wait. Ensuring our seniors are not on hold for nutrition, connection, and life-saving wellness checks. Check out all that we have been up to this […]
2025 Volunteer Appreciation Event
2025 Volunteer Appreciation Recap Meals on Wheels of Sarasota recently gathered at the Church of the Redeemer for a special evening dedicated to the people who make our mission possible—our incredible volunteers. From the moment guests arrived, the spirit of gratitude was clear. Volunteers were warmly greeted with goody bags, brand-new Meals on Wheels shirts, […]
$35,000 Grant from Church of the Redeemer
$35,000 Gift and Volunteer Partnership from Church of the Redeemer Boost Meals on Wheels Sarasota’s Mission Pictured: Meals on Wheels of Sarasota Executive Director Rhonda Leiberick and Development Coordinator Kate Ayres accept a $35,000 grant from Church of the Redeemer’s Reverend Charleston Wilson and Director of Youth and Outreach Jackie Overton. Sarasota – December 9, […]