We're Moving!

As of June 1, Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston will say goodbye to our home in Montrose and hello to our new campus in Midtown at 3303 Main Street. Our Meals on Wheels distribution center will remain at 3625 Eastex Freeway until our brand new one is built on our campus.  We will continue to operate as normal during this transition and we hope you visit us during this time!

Our phone and emails will stay the same so don't hesitate to contact us: 713-533-4900 or www.imgh.org. 

Here's a look at our new campus:

 Our new headquarters building in Midtown at 3303 Main St.

Our new Meals on Wheels Distribution Center in Midtown will be completed in 2014 at 3200 San Jacinto St.

We hope you visit us at our new campus!

Learn more about our Capital Campaign here.

Mayors For Meals

On March 22, Mayor Annise Parker joined Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston's Meals on Wheels to deliver meals to home-bound seniors in Houston. Mayor Parker joined thousands of other mayors and elected officials across the nation as they took part in 'Mayors for Meals' a national campaign to help raise awareness about senior hunger.

Ninety-six year-old Lurline is one of the seniors that Mayor Parker visited for Mayors For Meals. "I'm unable to cook," she said, "the food is real good, I love it."

Another senior Mayor Parker visited was Alice. "My meals are healthy," Alice said, "The meals help me out a lot, I can’t do too much cooking. I am on oxygen, I get short of breath."

Johnnie loves the meals and everyone who delivers the food. "They are beautiful.Very nice people. No complaints, I greet them with a smile and they greet me with a smile," she said. 

To learn more about Meals on Wheels and our other programs visit us at imgh.org. You can view more pictures from this event at our flickr page.

Bunard's Story

Bunard Spivey was born and raised in Houston. Bunard has been blind since he was 9 years old. He has spent 40 years in the same apartment. He raised 3 children in Houston but rarely sees them because they do not live close by. “They live in no man’s land,” he said, but they still keep in touch by talking to each other on the phone. Bunard receives weekend meals and greatly appreciates it. “It’s very helpful for me.” Since Bunard is blind he cannot cook, so the meals go a long way for him.

With Meals on Wheels Bunard gets the exact meals that are perfect for his diet. “I like the meals with all the vegetables.” His appreciation for the meals and Meals on Wheels are close to beyond words. “I love them! I love them! I love them!” he said. Bunard rely heavily on these meals. “I can’t do without it, you are good and kind people. Seniors wouldn’t have nothing. It’s a blessing what y’all doing for us.”

Jewel and Lily

Jewel is a 77 year old homebound Meals on Wheels senior who lives alone in Northeast Houston. Jewel has difficulty getting around the kitchen and cannot stand for long periods of time. Jewel never had children and has very few family members left to look out for her. Her only companion is her dog, Lily. “I like having Lily with me all day,” she said. “I’d be really lonely without her.” Because of her limitations, Jewel is not always able to buy dog food for Lily.

Through the aniMeals on Wheels program, volunteers deliver dog food each month to Jewel and Lily’s home to ensure Lily’s food bowl is full.

It is because of your support the aniMeals on Wheels program is able to help seniors like Jewel and pets like Lily. To feed all  1,110 pets in the aniMeals on Wheels program this summer we need to raise $16,000. Will you help?

Sponsor a homebound senior’s pet today. You can donate here.

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Ann and Kity

Ann is a 69 year old homebound Meals on Wheels client who lives in Southwest Houston. She uses a wheelchair and relies on an oxygen tank when she is short of breath. Her health doesn’t allow her to cook, so she receives a hot meal once a day from Meals on Wheels for Greater Houston. She is often lonely but Kity, her cat keeps her company. Ann tries her best to provide for Kity but her limitations often prevent her from being able to buy Kity cat food. “I didn’t want Kity to go hungry so I would give him some of my own food,” said Ann.

A few months ago, Ann and Kity started getting pet food through the aniMeals on Wheels program. The aniMeals program, with the help of volunteers, delivers pet food once a month to Ann and Kity’s home. “The volunteer who brings it is lovely and Kity just loves the food! It’s a real help!” said Ann.

It is because of your support the aniMeals on Wheels program is able to help seniors like Ann and cats like Kity. We need your help this summer to feed the 1,110 pets in the aniMeals on Wheels program.

Pledge to sponsor a homebound senior’s pet today. You can donate here.

Bertha and Baby

Bertha is an 86 year old woman who lives by herself in an old house in Houston’s East End neighborhood. She uses a cane to get around and is always nervous about falling. It’s hard for Bertha to cook a hot meal which is why she is a Meals on Wheels for Greater Houston client. Bertha has never married and has no children and she is often lonely. Bertha’s dog Baby keeps her company and helps her to feel less lonely. Because of Bertha’s physical limitations, she is not always able to buy Baby the dog food she needs in order to stay healthy.

Through the aniMeals on Wheels program, Bertha and Baby receive pet food to help keep Baby’s food bowl full. Once a month, volunteers deliver pet food to Bertha and Baby’s house so Bertha doesn’t have to share her limited resources with Baby. Bertha likes seeing the volunteers who come to her house to deliver the pet food. She likes that someone is always willing to check up on her and is happy to know that someone cares about her and Baby.

It is because of your support the aniMeals on Wheels program is able to help seniors like Bertha and pets like Baby. We need your help this summer to feed all 1,110 pets in the aniMeals on Wheel program.

Pledge to sponsor a homebound senior's pet today. You can donate here.

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Bettye's Story

Bettye is 80 years old and lives by herself in Houston. Bettye first learned about Meals on Wheels through her provider. As Bettye aged, it became difficult for her to do certain task, like going to the store. “I go with somebody, but not by myself,” she said. When it comes to meals she has to be very specific because of her high blood pressure. It has become difficult for her to get around and walk also. “I have had surgery on both my knees and hip replacement,” she said. Bettye has two sons who do not live close by but, check on her over the phone. Her daughter is currently serving with the army in Afghanistan. She lives by herself but does have a pet Chihuahua, named Butchy. "He is my watch dog,” she laughed.

Bettye really enjoys the meals. She loves to talk to her driver who brings the food, “The lady who brings it is so nice,” she said.   “The meals are real good and I like the sweet milk.” With having high blood pressure she is able to get the meals that she need, “They are real, real healthy. I don’t know what I would do without the meals,” she said.