VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT A Lifetime of Giving Back At 75, Meridith Gaskins is a shining example of a life dedicated to helping others. Living in Douglassville with her husband, Fred, Meridith cherishes her close-knit family, including their three children and four grandchildren, who all live nearby. With a bachelor’s degree in education from Mansfield University, Meridith…
As the season of giving approaches, there’s no better way to spread warmth and kindness than by becoming a Meals on Wheels volunteer. The Meals on Wheels program does more than just deliver nutritious meals—it brings safety, companionship, and a sense of community to older adults who might otherwise feel isolated. This giving season, why…
Berks Encore hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Picnic on Thursday, September 12th at Maiers Grove Park in Blandon. The event welcomed 130 volunteers who were honored for their dedication to helping Berks Encore serve Berks County seniors with an array of services from Meals on Wheels to Medicare counseling, office support and much more. Berks Encore…
By Lori Gerhart, VP Advancement Last month we celebrated the 4th of July – Independence Day – a holiday that recognizes our forefathers’ decision to make a complete break with Britain and its King to claim the power of an independent country. The stirring words of the Declaration of Independence were designed to inspire and…
By: Julian O’Brien, Berks Encore Marketing Intern Next up for our Volunteer Spotlight is Elmira Atkins, better known as Ellie. Ellie (73) resides in Topton, PA where she has 2 sons, 4 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandson. Ellie has been devoting her time to volunteering for over 10 years now. She started volunteering at the Topton…
We are thrilled to share Berks Encore has adopted a new brand with the same heartfelt mission! Berks Encore’s meals on wheels program will now be known as Meals on Wheels Berks County! This change reflects our deep commitment to serving older adults and our homebound neighbors in Berks County with nourishing meals and heartfelt connections.
While the brand for our program is evolving, the care, compassion, and dedication you’ve come to know and trust will remain the same. For decades, we’ve been delivering more than just meals. We deliver comfort, kindness, and independence to those who need it most. Under the auspices of Berks Encore, Meals on Wheels Berks County is proud to stand with a national movement while staying rooted in the unique needs of our local community.
Together we’ll continue to make a difference – one meal, one smile, and one visit at a time.
