Metroport Meals on Wheels, Inc.

Wonderful experience to get to share in the lives of our clients. Hopefully bring some of Christ's Sonshine to their lives, by showing we care.

Truly a grassroots organization receiving ZERO funding from federal government serving nutritious meals and welfare checks to shut-in seniors and any others needing an assist.

I have been a supporter and volunteer for this nonprofit for many years. They do an exceptional job providing meals for our seniors in need.

MMOW is a great home grown, grass roots organization. Highly efficient in it's utilizations of donations. Run by a caring staff who works hard every single day to make sure seniors in need have at least one meal a day. Great support from the community and local service organizations.

I was exposed to Metroport Meals on Wheels (MMOW) many years ago through their association with the Southlake Chamber of Commerce involving their attendance and interactions at/with community events. Their organization continued to expand as did my understanding of the work they do in our surrounding communities. Many years ago I was able to experience first hand the significant and meaningful impact they make on our senior population when they started delivering meals to my grandmother. In her later years prior to relocating to an assisted living facility, she still lived in her home, but needed extra help and attention, which MMOW's provided to her weekly. The volunteer's caring spirit and meals she received was truly irreplaceable. Thank you MMOW for continuing the amazing work you do for our senior community!

There is something special about this amazing organization. I have been involved with several non-profit organizations over the last few years but none of them have had an impact on my life like this one has.
They care so much for everyone that no only receives meals but also everyone that volunteers and woks for them.

Great staff and organization to be part of. Love the seniors and their hearts of life and gratitude.

This is a very low key organization, everyone goes about their business with no interference, the clients are thankful and nice. All are happy and pleased.

I have volunteered for MMOW for almost 7 years. The care with daily meals, staples and comfort calls is top notch.

I have driven for Metroport Meals on Wheels since 2005 when our daughter was in seventh grade and love delivering meals to area seniors. I have formed several long-lasting relationships that I cherish. The office for Meals on Wheels is well managed and provides updates on our seniors. I can safely say the drivers are protective of the seniors and watch out for their best interests as does the office staff.

As Founder in 1980 of Metroport Meals On Wheels, I have volunteered with this nonprofit for over 40 years, serving as a former Executive Director for more than 20 of those years....so I have had many experiences with this nonprofit, as donor, certainly, and Pres of Board and Chair of Annual Golf Tournament to name a few paths I've walked at MMOW. My biggest joy has been in meeting and working with the volunteers, as well as the special friendships formed with those lovely people who receive our meals. Because we established a grassroots organization, with no money coming from federal or state government, MMOW has been able to serve those who might have slipped between the cracks on national meal programs: those who need help but their age and income prevent them from receiving meals. Cooking in teams of 4 in our own homes for 11 years provided a strong foundation, so when we began using restaurants for our meals, it gave us the opportunity to grow and become a regional resource. A year after we started delivering meals, we began a congregate meal program for the more active elderly in the communities we serve. If it were not for the volunteers, MMOW would not be able to serve.

Several years ago, I decided to reduce my volunteer time commitment to local government entities and redirect that time to local charities Meals on Wheels in general has always been familiar to me so I began delivering meals to local seniors through Metroport Meals on Wheels (MMOW). It was very rewarding to meet and getting to know those I delivered to. It is more than just delivering a meal...it is a friend and welfare check. While I still deliver meals, I have directed more time (and treasure) to MMOW and am now a Board member assisting in growing our deliverables. The experience has been personally very rewarding for me and I encourage anyone looking for a place to get involved to consider MMOW.

MMOW is a great organization bringing not only food, but a daily visit to our clients. The smiles, hugs, and thanks from the clients we serve make it a very worthwhile volunteer experience. Not sure who gets the most joy from the meal deliveries--the happy clients or the volunteers with happy hearts knowing they just helped out a neighbor. Highly recommend MMOW for those in need of a daily meal, either for a short term or the long term. Also recommend as a volunteer experience, whether you sign up for a regular route or as a substitute driver. It is also an experience you can share with a friend or spouse, having one drive and the other get out of the car to deliver the meals makes it a fun shared experience.

I particularly enjoy hearing about the life experiences of the folks to whom I deliver meals on wheels. They have made so many interesting and valuable contributions and now we are able to thank them with the support of Metroport Meals On Wheels.

Metroport Meals on Wheels is not your ordinary meals on wheels program. They are truly"neighbors helping neighbors" with compassion and kindness. Every day people helping others overcome everyday challenges, providing seniors and those in need with more than just a daily meal ... But daily nourishment.

Several years ago I started out as a customer at Sadies the consignment store that benefits Metro Meals on Wheel. As I got to know the ladies that work with MMOW & Sadies I became a volunteer to work in the consignment store. These ladies on both sides of the program are wonderful dedicated people. Their goal is for the betterment of the organization. To raise funds to make sure every person that needs a meal gets one.
I love this organization & the people who are dedicated to make it the best it can be. A big thank you to the ladies of Sadies & MMOW.

For years I have seen this organization grow and provide the most caring and needed services to people in North Tarrant County. It is a model of well run---well managed non-profit service and desreves all our support. They also have the most awesome resale shop that helps pay for many of their services.

Henry Penner

I have been associated with Metroport Meals on Wheels actively since my retirement in 2005 as a driver and now as a board member and a volunteer. I have found that MMOW is always looking for ways to help the people in our community not only from the meal standpoint but from a day to day needs standpoint. Be it meals, electric fans in the summer, food for a pet, transportation for personal care, the list goes on and on. The staff members at MMOW are truly dedicated people. The wages they earn are far below what could be made outside the nonprofit arena, I am sure, but the warmth of their heart at the end of the day is more gratifying than what money can bring. They are to be saluted, as well as the numerous volunteers that gie their time and energy to this wonderful organization.

In 1992 I began driving for Metroport Meals on Wheels. At the time my Mother was ill and lived 400 miles away. My prayer was that if I took someone their lunch and made them laugh then maybe some one way out in west Texas would take Momma a hot lunch and tell her how pretty her flowers looked and ask her how her grandsons were doing. Amen. We are only asked to commit to delivering meals once a month. That is a commitment I can make and not get "burned out" on.

Meals on Wheels is a wonderful organization. It is a way for me to help in the community and be both eyes and ears for those elderly that are unable to get out. We are able to see their needs, help in ways that are appropriate and bring some sunshine and friendship into the lives of many that may not have family close. It provides a healthy meal to the elderly, and a person to check in with them each day. I love this program and have been blessed to serve our Meals on Wheels area for 9 years.

Meals on Wheels is a wonderful organization that not only provides a healthy meal to the elderly. It is also a wonderful way for the elderly to have someone to check in on them on a daily basis and ensure that they are doing okay. The drivers are sometimes the only human contact that these elderly receive, so many of them look forward to their visit.