It’s a bright, cool fall morning in Peterborough. A thin layer of frost glistens on the grass, but inside the Meals on Wheels room, the air is warm with quiet focus. Volunteers move steadily, unpacking boxes of frozen meals to restock the freezers. There’s little chatter — everyone...
Every era of Meals on Wheels in Peterborough has been shaped by a compassionate voice, someone who quietly ensures the program stays grounded in care, connection, and community. In the beginning, it was Elizabeth Janusz, whose vision brought the idea to life. Later, Bernice Clark carried it forward...
From its earliest days, Meals on Wheels in Peterborough was more than a meal delivery program — it was a model of community resourcefulness. Long before offices or computers, volunteers organized deliveries by hand and even invested in a telephone answering service so potential clients could c...
In the fall of 1984, volunteers, health professionals, and community leaders gathered at the Royal Canadian Legion to confront a growing concern: how to ensure that older adults and people living with disabilities were getting the nutrition they needed. For Meals on Wheels, the conversation wasn&rsq...
In September 1992, Peterborough This Week ran a feature on Meals on Wheels that captured a moment of friendship between client Muriel Wright and volunteers Norah and Gordon Boland. The photograph showed more than a meal being delivered — it reflected the spirit of connection that has always be...
