About Us - Meals on Wheels

Home-Delivered Meals In Abilene Since 1975

Betty L. Bradley
Executive Director since July 1, 1975

Currently a team of 900+ wonderful volunteers is involved in delivery of some 1,250 daily meals.

While many Meals on Wheels recipients are age 60 or older, the program is also available for younger adults who have disabilities. Many of those we serve have few visitors other than the Meals on Wheels drivers.

Milestones Throughout Our History

1971

The Community Action Program started the first home delivered meal program in Abilene.

1972

Church Women United began serving the eight most needy persons.

1975

Meals On Wheels Plus, Inc. was formed as a non-profit with a Board of Directors

1977

Meals On Wheels Plus opened its first kitchen at the University Baptist Church.

1987

University Church of Christ donated property for construction of a new building at 949 Mesquite.

2002

Meals On Wheels Grows to serve over 725 meals every day.

2004

Meals On Wheels moved into the new 9,573 sq. ft. location at 717 N. 10th, with a more modern kitchen.

Our Board Directors

Officers

Dr. Barry L. Moak – Chairman
Diplomate, American Board of Family Practice Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians

Mr. Jonathan Sharp – Vice Chairman
Retired Business Owner, Meals on Wheels Deliverer

Mr. Reed Stafford – Secretary
Practice Manager – Hendrick Health System, Meals on Wheels Deliverer

Mr. Jonathan Spencer, Treasurer
President – Armament Shield

Executive Committee | Members-At-Large

Mr. Thomas (Tom) F. Hawkins
Owner – Hawkins Air Conditioning, Meals on Wheels Deliverer

Mr. William (Bill) R. Hoogstra
Retired – Abilene State Supported Living Center, Meals on Wheels Deliverer

Mrs. Angelita B. Rodriguez
Banking Supervisor/Operatings/Tellers, Coleman County State Bank

Board Members

Mr. Ken Baker
Partner – Water Hole, Former Meals on Wheels Driver

Mrs. Karen Barlow
Owner – Changing Seasons Senior Transition

Mrs. Daisy Jane Bergeron
SR Development Manager – American Cancer Society

Mr. Clay Collier
Product Service Manager – Kirby Smith Machinery

Mr. Rob Chastain
Retired Military, Retired Meals on Wheels Staff Member, Meals on Wheels Deliverer

Mr. Allan L. Farmer
Retired – Associated Supply Company, Program Coordinator – Abilene Home Away From Home, Meals on Wheels Deliverer

Mrs. Katie Gore
The Law Offices of Katie McCracken Gore PLLC

Mr. Morris L. Hardin
Purchasing Manager – Benmark Supply Company

Ms. Meredith J. Hatch
Attorney – Walker Law Group, PLLC / Big Country Title

Mrs. Elizabeth Morris-Brown
Owner – Divine Design by Lizzie, Funeral Director – Elmwood Funeral Home

Mr. Jaime Pena
Direct Sales Manager – Ben E. Keith Foods

Mr. Bill Shelton, CPA
Owner – Bill Shelton, CPA, P.C.

Mr. Charles (Charlie) Shira
Retired State Auditor – Meals on Wheels Deliverer – Hamlin

Mrs. Jill Teague
CFO Big Country Eye Center & Big Country Optical, Meals on Wheels Deliverer

Mr. Joel Wilks
Assistant Criminal District Attorney – Taylor County

Mrs. Etta B. Woodard
Retired – Wicker-Parker Insurance Agent – Hawley

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