HONORING THE LIVES THAT HAVE GUIDED OUR OWN

Often when I ask a volunteer or donor why they support Meals On Wheels Atlanta, the answer, which usually flows out through a quiet smile, is that our seniors remind them of an older person in their own life who means a great deal to them. For me, that person is my mom.

I grew up in a tiny town deep in the Mississippi Delta at the height of segregation. My parents created a nurturing home and insulated me from the hate and injustice that were waiting for me out in the world. My mom fought tirelessly to give me opportunities that had been denied to communities of color.

She saw that I had a voracious appetite for reading, so she used her connections through work to secure a library card for me to the whites-only library in our town. She fought to get a swimming pool built for the community’s black families and took me for swimming lessons every morning in the summer.

For so many of us, the mission of Meals On Wheels Atlanta (MOWA) is ultimately about honoring the people in our lives who have nurtured and guided us. I am pleased to share with you MOWA’s 2022 Impact Report, which highlights how your generosity has enabled us to honor and serve our community’s seniors over the last year. We are deeply grateful for your support in 2022, and we hope these pages inspire you to cherish the warmth and wisdom that an older person in your life has shared with you.

Mission

To support senior independence through meals, shelter, education, and community

Vision

So no Atlanta area senior is hungry, cold, or forgotten