Meals on Wheels Senior Services receives grant to fund meals in Rockwall County

Rockwall, TX (January 20, 2026) – Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County (MOWSS) announced it is the recipient of a grant from the Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation, which funds a range of social service needs across North Texas, including Rockwall County.

The awarded funding will go directly to the Nutrition program providing nutritionally balanced, home-delivered meals weekly delivered to the client’s door by a trained volunteer. The program ensures proper nutrition, a safety check from the volunteers, and the opportunity to receive additional services to maintain their independence and enhance quality of life for homebound individuals. In addition, multiple caregivers and seniors also contact the office for information and referrals, benefits counseling referrals, senior emergency management, and other resources.

Margie VerHagen, CEO, said, “MOWSS is honored to provide crucial services to the elderly in our community, funded by the King Foundation. Over the coming years, the number of seniors in our county is expected to grow exponentially, and they will require additional resources to maintain their independence. This awarded funding sustains the program and ensures no senior will be placed on a waiting list. The Foundation’s generous support brings our vision to life.”

Submitted press release, edited for publication in Blue Ribbon News.

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