Join us this holiday season in supporting local seniors across Durham County. Our Holiday Programs offer you the chance to make a direct impact, from delivering festive Thanksgiving meals to donating gifts to seniors to wrapping and hand-delivering presents that brighten the days of our cherished clients. Whether you volunteer or donate, your involvement brings warmth and joy to those in need. Help spread holiday cheer and be part of a community effort that lights up Durham with the true spirit of giving. Get involved today and make this season unforgettable!
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Thanksgiving meal delivery
Join us for a heartwarming morning of giving back! This November 28th, Meals on Wheels Durham is partnering with The Durham Rescue Mission to deliver hot, delicious Thanksgiving meals to our cherished seniors. Kick off your holiday morning with gratitude, love, and a touch of holiday magic—don’t worry, you'll finish before the football games and your own Thanksgiving feast! This is a perfect opportunity for families, friends, and coworkers to bond while making a meaningful impact in our community. Be part of this turkey-filled tradition and help spread joy to those who need it most!
Event Details:
Date: November 28, 2024
Time: 9 am - Noon
Meal Pick Up: Durham Rescue Mission (1201 E Main St, Durham, NC)
We're looking for 50 dedicated drivers to make this event a success. Come be a part of this special holiday tradition!
Email Catrina Lloyd, MOWD's Volunteer Services Coordinator, at catrina@mowdurham.org if you are interested in volunteering.
Volunteers will pick up meals at The Durham Rescue Mission building, located at 1201 East Main Street, Durham, NC 27701 between 9:00 and 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, November 28.
Route details will go live on the Mobile Meals App the morning of delivery.
If a client is not home to deliver meals, volunteers can leave a message of delivery attempt, and can give extra meals to the next client.
Holiday Gift Program
Spread Holiday Cheer with Meals on Wheels Durham! This December, every Meals on Wheels Durham client will unwrap a special gift they’ve personally chosen from our curated list of items, thanks to the generosity of our community. To ensure we can start delivering these festive surprises by the start of December, help us reach our fundraising goal by Thanksgiving!
You can help brighten the lives of local seniors by supporting Meals on Wheels Durham in the following ways:
- Donate to sponsor a delivery route.
- Purchase gifts from our upcoming wish list.
- Volunteer to wrap presents.
- Deliver gifts to our seniors' doorsteps.
Join us in spreading joy and making a difference in our community this holiday season!
Donate funds to buy gifts for a delivery route or multiple routes. We will put your contribution to work right away purchasing, wrapping, and delivering the special gifts you've made possible.
Adopt a Route Breakdown:
- Two routes worth of gifts: $1,000
- One route worth of gifts: $500
- Half a route worth of gifts: $250
- One gift: $25
Easily select and purchase gifts for our seniors through our Amazon Wish List. Please email Danielle Corcione at danielle@mowdurham.org to receive a list of gifts requested by clients. View our full holiday gift wish list here.
Once you receive the gift list, supporters can either:
- Purchase and ship gifts directly to MOWD through our Amazon Wish List.; or
- Have gifts delivered to your residence, wrap them, and personally deliver them to the MOWD office.
Please deliver all gifts to the MOWD office no later than Friday, December 6.
Address: 2522 Ross Road, Durham, NC 27703
Holiday Volunteering
Join us in making this holiday season extra special for homebound seniors. As a volunteer, you can be the reason for their smiles and warmth during this festive time. Your efforts will bring holiday cheer and connection to those who might otherwise spend this season alone or far from loves ones. Help us make their holidays brighter by dedicating your time and spreading joy to those in need.
Our holiday shop fills up with gifts for clients, and MOWD relies on the help of volunteer elves to work some magic with ribbons and bows!
Throughout early December, Meals on Wheels Durham hosts on-site gift-wrapping parties. You and a group of coworkers and friends can join in, wrapping gifts to the cheerful tunes of holiday music. Simply reach out to Catrina Lloyd at catrina@mowdurham.org to schedule a day of spreading joy through beautifully wrapped gifts for seniors.
After the gifts are wrapped and delivered—it's time to eat!
Since 1980, MOWD and the Judea Reform Congregation have come together to provide a hot, festive meal to our clients around Christmas. This year's Christmas meal delivery day will be announced soon.
If you or a group are interested in delivering these special holiday meals, please get in touch with Catrina Lloyd at catrina@mowdurham.org.