As we commemorate National Military Appreciation Month, we reflect with deep respect on the selfless service of our nation’s military personnel—past and present—whose courage, dedication, and sacrifice have preserved the freedoms we hold dear. VNA Meals on Wheels is proud to serve nearly 400 veterans and veteran spouses. This month is not only a time to express gratitude, but also a moment to embody the values our service members represent. One meaningful way to honor their legacy is by giving back to our communities.

Volunteering with VNA Meals on Wheels provides a tangible opportunity to serve—delivering nourishment and human connection to homebound seniors and those in need. Just as our military members protect and care for others, we too can serve by ensuring that no neighbor is forgotten or left behind.

This National Military Appreciation Month, let us pay tribute not only with words, but with action—by continuing the spirit of service through compassionate community engagement.

You can help our senior clients keep their pets fed!  Opportunities to help:

• Pet food pack out Every 3rd Thursday from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Pet Food Delivery Every 3rd Saturday from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Events can be found in your volunteer portal under the calendar tab. Email volunteer@vnatexas.org for more information.

Join Parker at VNA Meals on Wheels Kids Camp This Summer!

Come to camp and discover how you can make a difference — just like Parker!

At VNA Meals on Wheels Kids Camp, you’ll:

• Learn about good nutrition
• Understand the impact of isolation on seniors
• Tour a real commercial kitchen
• Help deliver meals to neighbors in need
• …and so much more!

Parker says he’s excited to help “feed the people who can’t get out of their houses.” Delivering meals makes him feel like he’s really making a difference.

As Parker asks, “What if there were no more people to serve Meals on Wheels? How are they going to get their food? That’s why they have us!”

Come join us at camp and learn how you can be part of something bigger. You’ll make friends, have fun, and learn how to serve your community — one meal at a time!

Must be ages 8-11.

Click here to register or use the QR Code below:

This month, employees from Texas Capital Bank and Atmos Energy participated in separate Days of Caring. Texas Capital Bank delivered meals on Tuesday, May 13th, while Atmos Energy delivered meals on Thursday, May 15th.

We were pleased to welcome more than 80 employees to these events. Together, the teams served more than 500 clients by delivering food and friendship to some of our highest-need areas of Dallas County. Both organizations are valued partners of VNA, and they consistently dedicate themselves to making a positive impact in the communities where they work, live, and play.

The savings generated from these efforts will allow the VNA Meals on Wheels program to extend meal services for clients by an additional week. We would like to express our gratitude to the volunteers from Texas Capital Bank and Atmos Energy for the significant impact they had in serving their communities. We look forward to welcoming these amazing teams back again soon!

This summer is a great opportunity to bring joy and compassion to our senior neighbors in Dallas County who are in need—and have even more fun with a friend or family member! Do you have kids home from school?  Fight off the “I’m bored blues” with a fun and family-friendly volunteer opportunity—Meals on Wheels. 

If you’re interested in delivering meals, please contact the Volunteer Team at volunteer@vnatexas.org to register for a route or visit the portal. Deliveries take place from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Typically, meal deliveries take about an hour to an hour and a half, making it easy to fit them into your lunch break.

Mark your calendars for some upcoming events and service opportunities:

• Trivia Night Thursday, May 29th from 6 pm 8 pm at the Haggerty Kitchen
• 1st Kids Camp Date Tuesday, June 10th Don’t forget to get your kiddos 8-11 signed up!
• Pet Care Program Packout Thursday, June 19th from 5 pm 7 pm
• Pet Care Program Pet Food Delivery Saturday, June 21st from 8:30 am 10:30 am
• The 2025-2026 Teen Board Application will officially open, Monday, August 18th,

Our summer fan drive has begun! As the summer months approach, please consider purchasing a fan for a senior in need. Fans can be purchased via the Amazon Wish List and sent directly to the Haggerty Kitchen. You can shop for fans and other high-need items for clients by clicking here.

We are always happy to hear from you and are here to help make your volunteer experience better! Thank you so much for choosing VNA Meals on Wheels!

Karri Hopper, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator

hopperk@vnatexas.org, (214) 689-2209

Yakia McKinnie, Community Engagement Coordinator
yakia.mckinnie@vnatexas.org, (214) 689-2464

Tracie Demery, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator

tracie.demery-glover@vnatexas.org, (214) 689-2653

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1420 W. Mockingbird Ln., Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75247

Established in 1934, the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing care to our community, enhancing health and well-being with compassion, dignity and integrity. VNA is North Texas’ most trusted provider of quality health care services in the home and is the first, most experienced Hospice Care provider in Texas.  VNA offers Meals on Wheels in Dallas County, Supportive Palliative Care, and adult and pediatric Hospice Care in Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Henderson, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Rockwall, Tarrant, Van Zandt, and Wise counties. Visit www.vnatexas.org or call 214-689-0000 for more information. 

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