Letter to the Editor: Giving locally makes a profound difference

We are all familiar with the idea of buying local, but have you taken a moment to consider the impact of giving local? The “buy local” movement has great benefits — fresher food, better quality and locally sourced products, a much more significant impact to …

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Meals on Wheels delivers more than meals to isolated neighbors

Nearly 10 million people in this country do not know where their next meal is coming from. Millions more experience the negative effects of living alone, including depression and isolation from social interaction with friends and family. Locally, East Cooper Meals on Wheels has found …

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East Cooper Meals on Wheels thanks veterans

On Veterans Day and every day, East Cooper Meals on Wheels serves an average of 300 people each day and about 60 of those recipients are veterans. See the photos. 

Giving Back in Charleston this Holiday Season

East Cooper Meals on Wheels delivers over 400 meals daily to homebound neighbors in the Lowcountry. Recipients will receive a hot, midday meal at their door every weekday. They work especially hard during the holiday season to ensure that no neighbor is forgotten or hungry. East Cooper Meals on Wheels relies on volunteers to help prepare and deliver meals. Other services are available, …

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Helping Out: Through the end of 2019, donations of $100+ to be matched

Through the end of 2019, donations of $100 or more to East Cooper Meals on Wheels will be matched by several local organizations: Carroll L.P. will match up to $1,000 of Isle of Palms donations. Feed The Need will match up to $10,000 of Mount Pleasant donations. Daniel …

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East Cooper Meals on Wheels Media Coverage

East Cooper Meals on Wheels introduces Fruitful Summer initiative

They are alarming numbers from the Centers for Disease Control: Only 1 in 10 eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables every day. East Cooper Meals on Wheels is stepping up to address this problem – specifically helping people who are homebound – with …

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