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Meals on Wheels understands the power of a connection. For the seniors we serve, it’s meaningful conversations with the drivers who deliver meals, or teaching them how to stay in touch with loved ones through a mobile tablet device. For our organization and the community at large, connection looks…

For decades, the story of Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky has been written by partners who understand a simple but powerful truth: Caring for seniors is not optional; it is essential to the strength of our entire community. Among those steadfast champions, Carol Ann and…

The American Library Association (ALA) recently announced 29 advisors for a national initiative called Aging Together: An Evaluation of Library Programming for Older Adults. An advisory committee, comprised of 13 library advisors and their community partners, will inform the initiative's research…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJan. 15, 2026 CINCINNATI—One of the region’s largest senior service providers, Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky, has appointed new members to its Board of Directors: Mike Bohmer, Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor at Wealth Enhancement Cincinnati…

A Letter From Breanna WilliamsPrograms Manager for Meals on Wheels Social Connection and Health & Wellness Programs I have the privilege of spending my days listening to older adults share their stories, their challenges and their joys. One thing I hear often is this: “I don’t want to rock the…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJan. 7, 2026 Meals on Wheels Appoints Justin Beale as Chief Advancement Officer to Help Advance the Way Forward for Seniors in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky CINCINNATI—Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky, one of the region’s largest senior service providers…

Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky is proud to announce the launch of the 2026 Senior Artist Cohort—an inspiring new collaboration with Cincinnati Art Museum and ArtWorks. This five-month Health & Wellness Program is designed to celebrate creativity, storytelling and…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Ohio Department of Development and The Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio want to remind older Ohioans that assistance is available to help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty…

When Robert Burns joined the U.S. Navy at 17, he liked his odds with the forces of nature. It turns out he’s a force to be reckoned with, too. He’s survived not only the Vietnam War and a typhoon but the echoes of battle playing in his mind ever since. Those forces are not enough to stop Robert.…