These Reusable Bags Help Meals on Wheels All January!

Hannaford Supermarket on Rt. 32 at the “Five Corners” in New Windsor has, for the 6th year in a row, chosen to make Meals on Wheels of Greater Newburgh (MOW) the beneficiary of its “Hannaford Helps Fight Hunger” reusable bag program.

For each reusable “Fight Hunger Bag” purchased at that Vails Gate location during the entire month of January, Hannaford will donate $1 to MOW.

“We are honored and excited to once again be named the beneficiary of Hannaford’s campaign,” said MOW President Carole McDermott. “Every purchase of a ‘Fight Hunger’ bag helps keep our wheels turning to deliver meals to the homebound in need.”

Founded in 1972 by Newburgh’s Frederica Warner, MOW prepares and delivers hot, nutritious meals each weekday to residents of the City of Newburgh and the Towns of Newburgh and New Windsor who can’t cook for themselves. MOW, a 501c(3) charitable organization, receives no government funding; it depends on donations from residents and businesses who believe in its mission of fighting hunger. More than 23,000 meals a year are delivered by more than 100 MOW volunteers.

“We are very grateful to our local Hannaford Market,” said MOW Executive Director Robin Bello. “Their ‘Fight Hunger’ program consistently shows their commitment to the health and welfare of the people of our area. Now, in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, this program is more crucial than ever.”

At Hannaford, look for the orange-and-blue bag (a photo of it is below) in the reusable-bag section. That’s the one that will help Meals on Wheels. Or, just ask the manager or any store employee to direct you to the “Fight Hunger” bag. You’ll be saving the environment and fighting hunger among your neighbors, too.

To learn more, donate, or volunteer, visit www.mealsonwheelsnewburgh.org.

Look for this bag at Hannaford! Every “Fight Hunger” bag purchased in January at the Hannaford Supermarket on Rt. 32 in New Windsor will result in a one-dollar donation to Meals on Wheels of Greater Newburgh.