We are so blessed to have access to clean drinking water - and plenty of it - here at home. That's not the case for many around the world. Here are some fast facts on Water around the world: #1 - Around 1.2 billion people, or...
Everywhere you look ...
We are so glad you're here! We had another outstanding week at Brampton Meals on Wheels. We delivered almost 700 hot and frozen meals this week. Plus, in the last 2 weeks, we welcomed 3 new Volunteers to the team. We'd like to acknowledge and recognize...
It's that time of year again...
"Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women." Maya Angelou Each year around the world, International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8th. Thousands of events happen not just on this day but...
************************ Thank you for your kindness! ************************* You know when you get something unexpectedly, how surprised and delighted you get? Well, we had the feeling for Valentines Day thanks to St. Lucy's Catholic Elementary School on Kanata Road (McLaughlin and Wanless area) in Brampton. The students created so...
Love is an acronym for “Live Optimistically, Vivaciously and Exceptionally”. It's true our Volunteers are the life-blood of Brampton Meals on Wheels. Without them, we would not be able to deliver our Hot and Frozen Meal programs to our Clients. Their dedication and commitment is...
February 9th is National Bagel, Chocolate and Sweaters Day! Yes, February 9 is the day The Beatles first appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, launching the British invasion in rock and roll. But what's more important is that today is National Bagel, Chocolate and...
Feb. 1 marks the start of Black History Month across Canada. Every year, Canadians are invited to participate in Black History Month festivities and events that honour the legacy of black Canadians - past and present. It is a respectful observance of...
You're in my heart...
Wiarton Willie predicts early spring* Today is Groundhog Day where our furry friends forecast whether Spring will come early or not. Folklore has it that if a groundhog sees his shadow on Groundhog Day he'll flee to his burrow, signaling six more weeks of...
May your memory be eternal. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Josip "Jo" Milohnic on January 22, 2012 at the Brampton Civic Hospital. Jo was a wonderful Volunteer Driver at Brampton Meals on Wheels since January, 2006. He delivered meals...
January is Alzheimer's Awareness Month ...
Happiest New Year everyone! From all of us, we wish you a year filled with peace and love, joy and happiness, gratitude and caring, friends and family, good health and great meals from Brampton Meals on Wheels, of course! We look forward to continuing to serve our...