When Bob Prole first signed up to deliver Meals on Wheels, he imagined it as a small weekly commitment—one morning a week to help out in his community. More than twenty years later, that “small” choice has grown into lasting friendships, a deep sense of purpose, and a steady place ...
When John Allin began planning for his retirement from the Ministry of Natural Resources in 2003, he knew that volunteering would play a big part in the years ahead. After a conversation with a neighbour, he explored opportunities with Community Care’s Meals on Wheels program and began deliver...
Barb Diceman doesn’t consider her story remarkable. But for nearly 40 years, she’s been a steady presence in the Meals on Wheels program—showing up, giving her time, and believing in the simple power of a hot meal delivered with care. Her interest in the program began in 1980, whe...
Tournament Raises $20,000 for Meals on Wheels in Peterborough and Area With abundant sunshine and mild temperatures providing a perfect backdrop, the 4th Annual Gary Dalliday Memorial Caring for Our Communities Golf Tournament welcomed a sold-out field of 100 golfers to the Peterborough Golf and Co...
On June 1, 1989, more than 200 volunteers gathered at the Holiday Inn in Peterborough to mark the 25th anniversary of Meals on Wheels. It was a day filled with emotion and pride—one that honoured not only a milestone in time, but the thousands of acts of care that had made it possible. The ce...
