Meals On Wheels of Tampa Expanding Service Into Riverview and Gibsonton
Meals On Wheels of Tampa is expanding into Riverview and Gibsonton beginning June 1, 2021. MOWTampa’s mission is to nourish, enrich and strengthen the lives of seniors and individuals who have difficulty leaving their homes and are challenged to prepare meals. Steve King, Executive Director says, "The hardest calls we receive are the ones from people who need food but are not in our service area. With our new facility, we have the capacity to serve more folks." - May 12, 2021
Tampa Bay Runners to Host 39th Annual Driscoll’s Strawberry Classic to Benefit Meals on Wheels of Tampa and Children’s Dream Fund
The local running group, Tampa Bay Runners (TBR,) will host the 39th Annual Driscoll’s Strawberry Classic Race on Saturday, March 21st through beautiful Temple Terrace. For 38 years, TBR has been organizing a race that benefits local charities and the community. Some of this year’s... - February 13, 2020
Meals on Wheels of Tampa to Participate in Subaru’s “Share the Love”
Local Subaru dealership, Reeves Subaru of Tampa, has selected Meals On Wheels of Tampa as their “Hometown Charity” helping to provide additional support for homebound and senior neighbors. Reeves Subaru is also a wonderful volunteer partner of Meals On Wheels of Tampa. - December 05, 2019
Meals On Wheels of Tampa Celebrates #GivingTuesday
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. GivingTuesday will kick off the generosity season this year by inspiring people to give back on December 3rd, and throughout the year. - November 23, 2019
High Schoolers Encourage Seniors to Exercise with Resistance Bands
Meals On Wheels of Tampa and HSLB partner to encourage more movement among the homebound. - June 29, 2019
Meals On Wheels of Tampa to Deliver Hurricane Preparedness Packs to Elderly & Homebound Neighbors Saturday Morning
On Saturday, May 18th, Meals On Wheels of Tampa (MOWTampa) will provide over 800 hurricane preparedness packs to all program recipients in preparation for this year’s hurricane season. The hurricane packs will consist of nonperishable food for up to five days, water, shelter information... - May 11, 2019
Tampa Bay Runners to Host 38th Annual Driscoll’s Strawberry Classic to Benefit Meals On Wheels of Tampa and Children’s Dream Fund
The local running group, Tampa Bay Runners (TBR,) will host the 38th Annual Driscoll’s Strawberry Classic Race on Saturday, March 23, 2019 through beautiful Temple Terrace. For 37 years, TBR has been organizing a race that benefits local charities and the community. Some of this year’s... - March 02, 2019
Meals On Wheels Tampa to Host 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run to Raise Awareness and Funds for Tampa’s Homebound Seniors and Neighbors
Meals On Wheels of Tampa will host their 2nd Annual 5K & I-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Gadsden Park, 6901 S. MacDill Avenue, Tampa 33611 - January 23, 2019
New Year = New Produce. Meals On Wheels Continues to Deliver to 800+ Homebound in Tampa
On Saturday January 19th, Meals On Wheels of Tampa will host their first POW! of the year. Volunteers, community businesses and community members will deliver produce bags to over 800 recipients. The POW! program is in partnership with Feeding Tampa Bay, Sanwa Farmer’s Market and Publix. - January 12, 2019
Produce on Wheels Rolls Out to 800+ Homebound Neighbors This Saturday
On Saturday July 21st, Meals On Wheels of Tampa will host their Produce on Wheels (POW!) program. Volunteers, community businesses and community members will deliver produce bags to over 800 recipients. The POW! program is in partnership with Feeding Tampa Bay, Nu Vista Foods Group and Publix. - July 18, 2018
Meals On Wheels of Tampa 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run Music Fest on the Tampa Riverwalk Saturday, February 3rd
Join Meals On Wheels of Tampa next weekend for the inaugural Meals on Wheels 5K & Fun Run Music Fest on Saturday, February 3rd, along the Tampa Riverwalk. The event will start and finish at Tampa Preparatory School, located at 727 W. Cass Street, Tampa. To sign up to run or walk, visit:... - January 27, 2018
Over 700 Free Bags of Produce to be Delivered to the Homes of Senior and Homebound Neighbors Next Saturday
On Saturday, January 20th, over 100 community volunteers, businesses and groups will participate in Meals On Wheels of Tampa’s Produce On Wheels (POW!) program. This program, partnered with Feeding Tampa Bay, will help increase senior and homebound access to fresh produce. Dedicated volunteers will give their time, vehicle and gas to deliver free, pre-packed bags of fresh fruits and vegetables to over 700 home delivered meal (HDM) recipients on Saturday morning. - January 14, 2018
Meals on Wheels Tampa to Host 5K & Fun Run Music Fest
Meals on Wheels Tampa to host 5K & Fun Run Music Fest to collect funds for emergency safety kits for 800 homebound seniors. - January 10, 2018
US Representative Castor to Deliver Meals on Wheels Thursday 8/31
US Representative Cathy Castor will be delivering a Meals On Wheels of Tampa route on Thursday, Aug 31. - August 31, 2017
Over 700 Free Bags of Produce to be Delivered to the Homes of Senior and Homebound Neighbors This Saturday
On Saturday, June 17th, over 100 community volunteers, businesses and groups will participate in Meals On Wheels of Tampa’s Produce On Wheels (POW!) program. This program, partnered with Feeding Tampa Bay, will help increase senior and homebound access to fresh produce. Dedicated volunteers... - June 16, 2017
Over 100 Volunteers Will Give Saturday Morning to Bring Fresh Fruits & Veggies to Tampa’s Elderly, Disabled and Homebound Neighbors
Over 100 community volunteers, businesses and groups will participate in Meals On Wheels of Tampa’s Produce On Wheels (POW!) program, in partnership with Feeding Tampa Bay, to increase senior and homebound access to fresh produce. Dedicated volunteers will give their time, vehicle, and gas to deliver pre-packed bags of fresh fruits and vegetables to 700 home delivered meal recipients (HDM) on Saturday morning. - March 15, 2017
Meals On Wheels of Tampa to Raise Funds for fresh Produce on Wheels deliveries this #GivingTuesday, a National Day of Giving
Meals On Wheels of Tampa (MOWTampa) goal of $3,000 on #GivingTuesday, Nov. 29, to raise funds for fresh weekend produce deliveries. - November 20, 2016
Final Produce Delivery of the Year: Volunteers Spent SAT AM Bringing Fresh Fruits/Veggies to Tampa’s Elderly, Disabled and At-Home Neighbors
On Saturday, October 15, over 100 community volunteers, businesses and groups participated in Meals On Wheels of Tampa’s Produce On Wheels (POW) program, in partnership with Feeding Tampa Bay, to increase senior and homebound access to fresh produce. Dedicated volunteers gave their time,... - October 16, 2016
Meals On Wheels of Tampa Welcomes Newest Board Member
Meals On Wheels of Tampa elected a new board member, Christine (“Chris”) Smith, this month. - September 28, 2016
Meals on Wheels America and the Ad Council Launch National Campaign to Drive Volunteers and Help Meals on Wheels of Tampa Serve More Seniors
America, Let's Do Lunch™ - July 28, 2016
Community Gives Up Saturday Morning to Deliver Fresh Produce to Tampa’s Homebound Neighbors
Over 100 community volunteers, businesses and groups participated in Meals On Wheels of Tampa’s Produce On Wheels (POW) program, in partnership with Feeding Tampa Bay, to increase senior and homebound access to fresh produce this past weekend. Dedicated volunteers gave their time, vehicle,... - June 22, 2016
Meals On Wheels of Tampa, Moffitt Cancer Center, Suncoast Credit Union, USF Deliver Hurricane Preparedness Packs to Homebound Neighbors
Meals On Wheels of Tampa, The Moffitt Cancer Center, Suncoast Credit Union, USF and many other dedicated volunteers delivered special Hurricane Preparedness Packs to the Meals On Wheels of Tampa recipients on the morning of Saturday, May 21 for the 2016 Hurricane season. - May 26, 2016
Community Gives Up Saturday Morning to Deliver Fresh Produce to Tampa’s Homebound Neighbors
On Saturday, April 16, over 100 community volunteers, businesses and groups participated in Meals On Wheels of Tampa’s Produce On Wheels (POW) program, in partnership with Feeding Tampa Bay, to increase senior and homebound access to fresh produce. Dedicated volunteers gave their time, vehicle, and gas to deliver pre-packed bags of fresh produce to 700 home delivered meal recipients (HDM) tomorrow morning, Saturday, April 16. Produce was free of charge to recipients. - April 17, 2016
Meals On Wheels of Tampa and Feeding Tampa Bay to Deliver Free Produce to 700 Homebound on Saturday
Meals On Wheels of Tampa launches for the third time ever, a new program, Produce On Wheels (POW), in partnership with Feeding Tampa Bay, to increase senior and homebound access to fresh produce. Over 100 individuals, businesses and community groups will volunteer their time, vehicle, and gas to... - February 21, 2016
Meals On Wheels of Tampa Welcomes Newest Board Member
Meals On Wheels of Tampa welcomed its newest board member, Linda Washington, this month. - February 04, 2016
Meals On Wheels of Tampa and Feeding Tampa Bay to Deliver Free Produce to 700 Homebound on Saturday
Meals On Wheels of Tampa launches for the second time ever, a new program, Produce On Wheels (POW), in partnership with Feeding Tampa Bay, to increase senior and homebound access to fresh produce. Over 100 individuals, businesses and community groups will volunteer their time, vehicle, and gas to... - January 17, 2016
Meals On Wheels Volunteers Collect, Sort, Pack & Deliver Holiday Gift Bags to 700 Seniors & Homebound on Super Saturday
Meals On Wheels of Tampa volunteers will sort and pack thousands of donated items Wednesday and Thursday, December 16th and 17th; and 100+ volunteers and their families will deliver over 700 holiday gift bags to senior and homebound meal recipients on the morning of Super Saturday, Saturday, December 19th. - December 15, 2015
Meals On Wheels Volunteers Pack & Deliver Flowers, Baked Goods, and More to 700 Homebound on Thanksgiving Morning
Volunteers give Thanksgiving morning to deliver cookies, flowers, and cards (with a car full of family, friends and furry friends too) to over 700 seniors and homebound in Tampa. - November 27, 2015
Meals On Wheels of Tampa and Feeding Tampa Bay to Deliver Free Produce to 700 Homebound on Saturday
Meals On Wheels of Tampa launches a new program, Produce On Wheels (POW), in partnership with Feeding Tampa Bay, to increase senior and homebound access to fresh produce. Over 100 individuals, businesses and community groups will volunteer their time, vehicle, and gas to deliver pre-packed bags of... - October 17, 2015
Meals on Wheels America and Subaru Launch Online Volunteer Drive to Help Meals on Wheels of Tampa Serve More Tampa Seniors and Homebound
Meals On Wheels of Tampa is one of 5,000 local Meals on Wheels programs across the country working every day to protect millions of seniors from the threats of isolation and hunger – an effort made possible by millions of volunteers who help in communities just like Tampa, all across America. - June 04, 2015
Meals On Wheels of Tampa, Moffitt Cancer Center, Edward Jones Deliver Hurricane Preparedness Packs to Homebound Neighbors
Meals On Wheels of Tampa, The Moffitt Cancer Center, Edward Jones and many other dedicated volunteers will be delivering special Hurricane Preparedness Packs to the Meals On Wheels of Tampa recipients for the 2015 Hurricane season on Saturday, May 30th. - May 29, 2015