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.

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

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

1977

1987

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

2002

Meals On Wheels Plus grows to
serve over 725 meals per day

2004

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

Milestones Throughout Our History

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

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

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

Executive Committee | Members-At-Large

Mr. Allan L. Farmer
Retired – Associated Supply Company, Program Coordinator-Abilene Home Away from Home, Honorary Command Chief – Air Force Global Strike Command, Meals on Wheels Deliverer

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

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

Mrs. Katie McCraken Gore
Attorney – The Law Offices of Katie McCracken Gore PLLC

Ms. Meredith J. Hatch
Attorney – Anderson/Clements, PLLC

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

Mr. Joel Wilks
Assistant Criminal District Attorney – Taylor County

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

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