Lisa Wideman News Today

In the United States, nearly 5.6 million seniors face food insecurity, and 1.3 million seniors struggle with hunger while also living alone.

Many Meals on Wheels providers report that challenges have arisen as their client lists continue to grow thanks to an aging population, even as pandemic relief funding dries up.

Food deliveries to thousands of homebound seniors are being delayed in West Michigan amid treacherous road conditions.

A community Thanksgiving meal will be held in Wyoming Tuesday, courtesy of Meals on Wheels Western Michigan (MOWWM).

Meals on Wheels Western Michigan President and CEO Lisa Wideman said she feels she’s been preparing for this role her whole career.

Meals on Wheels West Michigan expands as demand for services increases file photo and last updated 2021-03-01 16:46:02-05 GRANDVILLE, Mich. — Meals on Wheels Western Michigan has expanded into a leased industrial space that increases the organization’s working capacity by 75 percent, according to a news release Monday. The new space at 2900 Wilson in Grandville will help meet increasing demand from the area’s growing senior population and the growth of services during the COVID-1...

Meals on Wheels of Western Michigan expands to meet desperate need A growing senior population and increased need during the pandemic posed a significant challenge to the organization, which was "tight on space for quite some time." Author: 13 ON YOUR SIDE Staff, Matt Gard Published: 1:28 PM EST March 1, 2021 Updated: 7:52 PM EST March 1, 2021 GRANDVILLE, Mich. — Meals on Wheels Western Michigan has expanded into a new industrial space next to i...