 Langley
Meals on Wheels was first established January, 1979 by the Langley
Home Support Society.
The concept of Meals on Wheels originated in Britain during the
Second World War. In 1939, many people who had lost their homes
and consequently their abilities to cook for themselves were supplied
meals by the Women's Volunteer Civil Service. The women also brought
refreshments in canteens to service men during the war. These canteens
soon earned the name of "Meals on Wheels." The concept
of Meals on Wheels, taking food to those in need, was adopted in
North America in the 1960's.
In the late seventies, with the assistance of a Federal Government
"New Horizon's Grant" and the support of the Board of
Directors of Langley Home Support; the Langley Meals on Wheels program
began operating under the direction of the "Senior's Network."
The meals have been made at various places over the years including
restaurants, a golf course, and long-term care facilities.
On October 1, 1989, the "Senior's Network" dissolved.
The "Help Network," under the Langley Vineyard, took the
Langley Meals on Wheels program under its wing until the program
could be a self-sustaining, non-profit society.
On February 9th, 1990, Langley Meals on Wheels Services Society
was born. In January 1991, the society received a Gaming license
which helps cover operating costs. Meals on Wheels is a "Fee
for Service" society that charges a minimal fee to clients
for the cost of the food. The remainder of funding comes from a
small yearly grant from Fraser Health, a B.C. Gaming license for
Bingo events, community fund raising and from our Private and Corporate
Donors.
Langley Meals on Wheels is one of only
a few non-profit organizations who have a charitable status with
The Canada Revenue Agency. This allows us the ability to issue tax
deductable receipts to all donors.
The society has expanded in both numbers and programs over the years
and now has a food source that supplies Langley, Walnut Grove, and
Fort Langley, plus an additional food source for the Aldergove area.
Langley Lodge has been the food source for Langley Meals on Wheels
since the late 1980's. Jackman Manor began making meals for Aldergrove
clients in 1992. Langley Meals on Wheels is grateful to both food
services for their dedication to this service since the late 80's
until 2010. Our current food source in Langley is the Gateway of
Hope..
 Langley
Meals on Wheels also operates dining programs called "Food
And Friends". These programs were set up as complementary programs
to the Meals on Wheels services. We encourage seniors, and qualifying
individuals, who are physically able, to come to a central location
and enjoy a meal together instead of eating alone. There are now
six Food and Friends programs located all over Langley.
Langley Meals on Wheels is a visible, well respected non-profit
society, with a very positive profile in Langley City and Langley
Township. We have a dedicated, solid Board of Directors and management
team who believe strongly in community participation and partnerships.
Our team of dedicated volunteers delivers meals, serve as board
members, and assist with fundraising events and our charity initiatives.
For over thirty years we have been proud to serve individuals and
families in need and to be a part of such a giving and caring community.
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