March for Meals

This March, Meals on Wheels is shining a spotlight on the power of connection, compassion, and community through March for Meals Week, taking place during (March 16–20).

As part of this special week, Mayors and local dignitaries from Welland, Pelham, Grimsby, Lincoln, and West Lincoln will gather at flag-raising ceremonies to honour Meals on Wheels. Mayors will also show their support by volunteering to deliver meals, recognizing the impact of this essential service, and celebrating the seniors and adults with disabilities who rely on it every day.

Flag Raising Schedule:

• Welland — Mayor Campion, March 16, 10:00AM, Welland Civic Square
• Pelham — Mayor Junkin, March16, 10:00AM, Pelham Town Sq Fonthill
• Grimsby — Mayor Jeff Jordan, March 18, 10:00AM, Town Hall
• West Lincoln — Mayor Ganann, March 18,10:00AM, Town Hall
• Lincoln — Mayor Sandra Easton, March 19, 10:00AM, Fleming Centre

This year, we are seeing a significant increase in demand for our services across the Niagara Region. Rising food costs, inflation, and a growing number of older adults on fixed incomes have made it increasingly difficult for many residents to access healthy, nutritious food.

Growing need: Across Ontario, over 3.3 million meals are delivered annually by Meals on Wheels agencies, serving more than 61,000 individuals, with 86% of recipients aged 65 and older. This demand continues to grow as food costs rise and more seniors age in place.

For many of our clients, the challenge goes beyond simply affording food. Limited mobility, chronic health conditions, and other physical barriers can make shopping, preparing, and cooking meals overwhelming or impossible. When you add in recent cold and snowy winters — which make getting out even harder — the struggle to eat well becomes even more acute.

How you can help: This March for Meals, we invite the community to stand with us in supporting Niagara’s seniors and adults with disabilities. A donation to Meals on Wheels is more than a meal, it is nutrition, safety, independence, and human connection.

Donate by visiting: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/143843

Volunteer, or learn more by visiting: www.happyinmyhome.ca or calling 905 682-3800.