Meals On Wheels Atlanta Honored by State Legislature for 60 Years of Service
Meals On Wheels Atlanta was recognized for 60 years of service and millions of meals distributed with a resolution received on Feb. 25, 2026, during a Georgia Senate floor session.
“We are honored to receive state-level recognition for the crucial work that Meals On Wheels does for Atlanta’s seniors,” said Charlene Crusoe-Ingram, CEO of Meals On Wheels Atlanta. “Each meal served represents more than nutrition; it represents social interaction and well-being checks for those who might otherwise be isolated, improved health care outcomes and more connected communities.”
The resolution — sponsored by state Sen. RaShaun Kemp, whose district includes parts of Meals On Wheels Atlanta’s service area — noted the organization’s commitment to fighting food insecurity by delivering more than 500,000 meals each year to nearly 1,100 Atlanta seniors and homebound individuals living with limited mobility, chronic illness and disabilities.
“Meals On Wheels Atlanta represents what it looks like when service meets purpose. Their work uplifts seniors, strengthens families and reflects the shared responsibility that defines strong communities,” Kemp said. “I am proud that this transformative organization calls my district home and honored to have the Georgia State Senate stand with efforts that invest in people, preserve dignity and bring neighbors together in service to one another.”
ABOUT MEALS ON WHEELS ATLANTA
Meals On Wheels Atlanta (MOWA) was founded in 1965 to support seniors struggling with hunger and social isolation. For over 60 years, MOWA has grown from a small soup kitchen to an organization that has delivered over six million lifesaving meals throughout the Atlanta area.
MOWA has expanded its program offerings to respond to other critical needs in the community. The nonprofit now offers multiple services to support Atlanta seniors, including personalized and therapeutic home-delivered and family-style meals, home repair services, an emergency food pantry and a pet pantry allowing seniors to remain at home with their pets, which are sometimes the only family they have.
Since MOWA raises 97% of its funding from private donations each year, the nonprofit has expanded fundraising efforts to include social enterprises 1705WEST, Atlanta’s Premier Event Space with a Purpose; and Purposeful Gourmet Foods, The Snack that Gives Back! All proceeds from both efforts benefit MOWA’s meals program.
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