Meals on Wheels Coverage

Wake County groups partner in giving senior citizens a friend, meal

Wake County is growing fast - and so is the number of senior citizens. Many of them feel alone - and forgotten. Two non-profits now work together to help end that sense of isolation - plus provide healthy meals.

Wake County groups work together to give senior citizens a friend and a good meal

Wake County is growing fast and so is the number of senior citizens, a growing number of whom feel alone and forgotten. Two non-profits now work together to help end that sense of isolation, plus provide healthy meals.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL enterprise multimedia journalist

Spending bill to send $27 million from Washington D.C. to Wake County

Wake County is due to receive nearly $27 million in federal funding for various projects in the omnibus spending bill currently awaiting the president's signature. Here's how some of the money will be spent.

Wake County to receive nearly $27 million for projects in bill on President Biden's desk

Wake County is due to receive nearly $27 million in federal funding for various projects in the omnibus spending bill currently awaiting the president's signature. Here's how some of the money will be spent.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief

Food banks work to feed community during winter weather

When preparing for a winter storm there are many things that cross your mind, including if you and your family have enough food. That's where food banks and food delivery services come in.

Local food banks brave severe weather to serve community

When preparing for a winter storm there are many things that cross your mind, including if you and your family have enough food. That's where food banks and food delivery services come in.

Michelle Mackonochie, WRAL anchor/reporter

Billionaire's donation helps Durham nonprofit expand services and maybe its building, too

A year after Meals on Wheels of Durham received the largest donation in its history, the nonprofit is looking to expand - both its services and to a larger building.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Hot meals return to Meals on Wheels receipients in Durham

Meals on Wheels Durham switched to serving frozen meals during the coronavirus pandemic to minimize person-to-person contact. Now, hot meals are back.

Meals on Wheels resumes hot meal deliveries in Durham

Daily hot lunch deliveries resumed Tuesday for senior citizens and homebound adults.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL reporter

Large donation will help Durham Meals on Wheels expand its reach

Jason Peace, executive director of Meals on Wheels of Durham, didn't think he had heard right a couple of weeks ago, so he asked the caller on the other end of the phone line to repeat themselves.

Durham nonprofit gets 'transformative' donation from Amazon founder's ex-wife Mackenzie Scott

Jason Peace, executive director of Meals on Wheels of Durham, didn't think he had heard right a couple of weeks ago, so he asked the caller on the other end of the phone line to repeat themselves.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Meals on Wheels delivers 1,300 activity books to senior citizens

Thanks to kind donations from the community, Meals on Wheels of Wake County collected over 1,300 puzzle books to deliver to senior citizens struggling with boredom and isolation during the pandemic.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL multiplatform producer

Supply chain switch means a week without deliveries for Meals on Wheels in Wake County

Meals on Wheels of Wake County is switching their food source to another vendor after issues with food supply and the coronavirus. This means that they won't be able to provide meals to county residents for one week, starting June 22.

Meal service stretched for seniors stuck at home

In Orange County, meal delivery for housebound seniors has changed, and the greater need has volunteers pleading for more support.

Orange County meals on wheels program raises funding to continue to serve seniors

A Meals on Wheels program in Orange County has raised money via GoFundMe to help increase their output as they look to assist underserved seniors in the area.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL reporter

Big changes to Meals on Wheels program start today

Meals on Wheels will now provide recipients with several frozen meals at the start of the week instead of a warm meal each day. The efforts are meant to minimize contact.

Meals on Wheels changes deliveries to help protect against coronavirus spread

Meals on Wheels volunteers are now only delivering five frozen meals one day a week instead of hot meals every day.

Nonprofits need donations and volunteers during pandemic

One organization meeting the needs during these challenging times is the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle.

Volunteers gather to prepare meals for annual holiday event

WRAL's Julian Grace was in Durham, where volunteers gathered to help the Durham Rescue Mission with final preparations for its annual Thanksgiving meal for those less fortunate.

Services that can help seniors in the Triangle age in place

Sometimes putting in place a few services, like grocery or pharmacy delivery, Meals on Wheels, or transportation options, can help keep your parents safely at home for longer. It can also save their adult children time and worry.

Liisa Ogburn

Meals on Wheels deliveries fill clients hearts, bellies

Even though the roads in Durham were still not completely clear on Tuesday morning, some people ventured out to help others in need.

Meals on Wheels deliveries resume in Durham

Even though the roads in Durham were still not completely clear on Tuesday morning, some people ventured out to help others in need.

Meals on Wheels deliveries resume following winter storm

Even though the roads in Durham were still not completely clear on Tuesday morning, some people ventured out to help others in need.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL reporter

Meals on Wheels of Wake County tries to serve more, needs donations

As the Triangle grows, with it comes more jobs, more businesses and more residents, but there is also more need.

As Triangle grows, Meals on Wheels of Wake County tries to serve more, needs donations

As the Triangle grows, with it comes more jobs, more businesses and more residents, but there is also more need.

Richard Adkins, WRAL reporter/photographer