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…
Barbara Shares her Story of why she enjoys volunteering and giving back to her community! Meet Barbara Kline Geisler, a dedicated volunteer with a heart for service. At 69, Barbara lives in Shillington and is surrounded by family— her daughter, two grandsons, one granddaughter, and her three cherished cats, Stella, Sherman, and Sally. After a…
Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP). LAMP offers many benefits —FREE OF CHARGE— to seniors who have difficulty reading standard print materials due to a visual, physical, cognitive, or reading disability. LAMP’s patrons can receive audio books (and talking book players), large print books, or hard-copy braille books by postage-free mail to and from…
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…
VIEW OCTOBER BERKS ENCORE NEWS In Each Issue Published monthly by Berks Encore, Berks Encore News covers the news most important to Berks County residents over the age of 50. Each issue includes the following sections: Agency Happenings Learn what’s happening at Berks Encore Volunteer Spotlight Feature on a Berks Encore volunteer Center News A…
Screenings for Seniors: Ensuring Continued Health in the Later Years By Robert Rice, MSN, RN, PMH-BC, CNE We know we need to see our healthcare providers more as we get older, but seniors are sometimes unaware of exactly how often they should have a physical exam, receive important vaccines, or get tests for different health…
VIEW SEPTEMBER BERKS ENCORE NEWS In Each Issue Published monthly by Berks Encore, Berks Encore News covers the news most important to Berks County residents over the age of 50. Each issue includes the following sections: Agency Happenings Learn what’s happening at Berks Encore Volunteer Spotlight Feature on a Berks Encore volunteer Center News A…
Bridging Generations Through Service Sarah Glase, 71, lives in Mohnton, PA, with her husband Ken. They have two adult children and four grandchildren. Sarah’s granddaughter, Kayla Craft, 17, from Sinking Springs, volunteers with her at the Berks Encore Mifflin Center packing and delivering Meals on Wheels. Sarah began her volunteer work after retiring from Governor…
PRESS RELEASE READING, PA— FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LuAnn Oatman, President of Berks Encore, Appointed Chairman of Meals on Wheels America Board Berks Encore is proud to announce that LuAnn Oatman, President and CEO, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Board for Meals on Wheels America, a national organization that has been at…
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.
