Powering through obstacles

Powering through obstacles

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – March 22, 2016) When I was a young lad turning six, the year was 1942. That may seem like eons ago, but to me, it’s still frozen in time, as if it happened yesterday. My best friend and next door neighbor, Loice O., looked forward to each new day and the […]

Elderly get boost from new partnership between Meals on Wheels of Rockwall County, Royse City Senior Center

Elderly get boost from new partnership between Meals on Wheels of Rockwall County, Royse City Senior Center

Nourishing mind, body and soul (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – March 16, 2016) Seniors and disabled citizens throughout Rockwall County looking for a delicious meal and fun social activities need look no further than the Royse City Senior Center, which recently entered into a partnership with Meals On Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County to provide […]

Community champions to deliver Meals on Wheels as part of 14th Annual March for Meals

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 9, 2016) Each March, Meals on Wheels programs from across the country join together in the March for Meals to celebrate the proven collaboration of local community organizations, businesses, all levels of government and compassionate individuals to ensure that our seniors are not forgotten. This year, Meals on Wheels Senior Services […]

Meals on Wheels to host Tin Cup Golf Tournament

Sponsorships available (ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 18, 2016) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will host its 2016 Tin Cup Golf Tournament on Friday, May 13 at Buffalo Creek Golf Club, 624 Country Club Drive. The event will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Sponsorships are available. Learn more and register […]

Gardening Tea Party benefiting Meals on Wheels March 18

Gardening Tea Party benefiting Meals on Wheels March 18

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Feb. 4, 2016) The third annual Gardening Tea Luncheon supporting Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 18 at Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club, 2600 Champions Drive in Rockwall. The cost is $40 (which will feed one senior for […]

Eleven-year-old leads blanket drive to warm every Rockwall County Meals on Wheels client

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 21, 2016)  Local homebound seniors now have some extra help staying warm during the winter months, as Meals On Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County received a large donation of blankets this morning from residents Debi Gee Williamson and her son Nick for its Spread the Warmth Blanket Drive. Debi […]

Special delivery for Rockwall couple celebrating 72 years of marriage

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 2, 2015) Local residents Charles and Oleta Peace received a pleasant surprise delivery from Meals On Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County on Wednesday, Dec. 2, in honor of the couple’s 72nd wedding anniversary. MOWSS Executive Director Margie VerHagen, weekly volunteer Tamara Dirske, Case Manager Maureen Cook, and Board member Rockwall […]

Family 2 Family Community Thanksgiving fills plates, warms hearts

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 22, 2015) The Boys & Girls Club’s Family 2 Family Community Thanksgiving was deemed a huge success as volunteers served up delicious food, friendship and fellowship to more than 300 people Saturday. Guests had the opportunity to participate in a mid-year school supply distribution, apply for Toys for Tots, winter […]

Church youth group fills emergency food boxes for Meals on Wheels recipients

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 13, 2015) Volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Youth Group gathered this week to assemble Emergency Food Boxes for recipients of Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. Emergency Food Boxes are provided to MOWSS clients in the event that meals aren’t able to […]

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