Meals on Wheels South Texas

06/08/2026

❤️ A huge thank you to Cajun Wok for volunteering to serve our Connection Club members!

We are incredibly grateful for local businesses that give back and help ensure our seniors feel seen, valued, and supported. Your kindness and commitment to our community mean so much to us.

Thank you for going above and beyond for our neighbors! ❤️

❤️ At Cajun Wok, serving great food is only part of what we do. Giving back to the community that supports us is just as important. ❤️

Recently, we were honored to help serve meals through Meals on Wheels and spend time with some amazing members of our community.

Every meal shared is a reminder that kindness, compassion, and community make Victoria a special place to call home.

Thank you for allowing Cajun Wok to be a part of something bigger than ourselves. We're grateful for the opportunity to serve both inside and outside our restaurant.

06/08/2026

💙 Thank you, Victoria College, and everyone who supported the 2026 Empty Bowls event!

Meals on Wheels South Texas is honored to be one of the beneficiaries of this record-breaking fundraiser that raised $25,000 to help fight food insecurity in Victoria County. Together, we’re making a difference, one meal, one bowl, and one neighbor at a time. 🥣

06/02/2026

☀️ June is here, and so is our latest Meals on Wheels South Texas E-Newsletter!

We’ve packed this month’s edition with all the good stuff!community highlights, upcoming events, volunteer moments, program updates, and ways YOU can get involved in helping local seniors stay nourished and connected.

Whether you’re a longtime supporter or just getting to know us, there’s something in here for everyone. 💛

👉 Read the June newsletter
👉 Catch up on what’s happening in your community
👉 And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an update!

📩 Click here to read & subscribe: https://www.mowstx.org/news-events/news.html

Thank you for being part of the Meals on Wheels South Texas family: together, we’re delivering more than a meal. 💙

06/01/2026

Connection Club is active this summer, offering local seniors a place to stay connected, engaged, and supported through fun activities, meaningful social interaction, and select shared meals.

Whether it’s painting, games, conversation, or simply spending time together, Connection Club helps seniors build friendships and enjoy community throughout the summer months.

Please note: reservations are required for activities. Want to learn more or reserve a spot? Visit: https://www.mowstx.org/what-we-do/connection-cafe.html

05/27/2026

Every meal we deliver and every connection we nurture is possible because of you.

If you’ve supported us in the past, thank you! Your gift made a difference. And if it’s been a while, we’d love for you to rejoin our community effort.

Recurring gifts are especially powerful, they help us plan ahead and make sure older adults stay nourished, connected, and cared for every single day. Even a small monthly contribution goes a long way toward keeping smiles on faces and meals on tables.

Come back to the table and help older adults live nourished, connected lives. Rejoin today: give.mowstx.org

05/26/2026

Congratulations to our Director of Administration, Diana Alarcon, on completing the Nonprofit Leadership Academy Cohort 2 through Texas A&M University–Victoria! 👏

We’re proud of your dedication to leadership and growth as you continue serving our community through Meals on Wheels South Texas. 🎉

“Being part of the Nonprofit Leadership Academy Cohort 2 at A&M University–Victoria has given me so much. Month after month, I learned from amazing facilitators, and each session provided knowledge and tools I can use both professionally and personally.” - Diana Alarcon, Director of Administration, Meals on Wheels

The Nonprofit Center at A&M–Victoria is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 Nonprofit Leadership Academy cohort.

Interested? Fill out our form here!
https://forms.office.com/r/Ni76EqPq9c

05/23/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25.

We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, and meal deliveries will resume that day.

As we honor and remember those who served our country, we wish everyone a safe Memorial Day weekend.

05/19/2026

*Position Filled*

We’re hiring an Intake Coordinator!

Behind every meal we deliver is a conversation, often the first one a senior or family member has with our agency. Our Intake Coordinator is the person who sits down with new clients, listens, asks the right questions, and makes sure they get connected to the right program and funding to support them at home.

If you’re organized, warm with people, comfortable driving to client homes across our service area, and ready to do work that genuinely matters, we’d love to hear from you.

The basics:
-Full-time with full benefits
-$16–$18/hour DOE
-Mix of in-office and in-home assessment work
-Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
-Valid Texas driver’s license required

Apply now on Indeed: https://indeedhi.re/4nz4Of3
Know someone who’d be great? Tag them or share this post.

Meals on Wheels South Texas is an equal opportunity employer.

05/19/2026

Thanks to generous donors like you, Connection Club is a warm, welcoming place where older adults can laugh, learn, and build meaningful friendships.

Your support makes moments like painting classes, shared stories, and coffee chats possible, helping seniors stay nourished, connected, and truly seen.

Spaces fill up quickly, so check the calendar and reserve your spot: https://www.mowstx.org/what-we-do/connection-cafe.html

If you are interested in partnering with us or sharing an upcoming event, please contact our Congregate Coordinator at [email protected] or call 361-237-4416!

05/06/2026

At Meals on Wheels South Texas, we know that staying nourished and connected means more than just having a meal.

Every week, we:
✅ Deliver Mobile Meals right to the door of older adults who need them
✅ Host Connection Club activities where friendships grow and laughter fills the room
✅ Bring PAW pet support so beloved pets stay healthy and happy
✅ Offer Library 2 Go, giving books and learning to those who love to read
✅ Make weekly check-ins to ensure everyone feels cared for and connected

Do you know someone who could use this support? Tag a caregiver, share with a neighbor, or just reach out, we’d love to help.

Learn more: https://www.mowstx.org