Serving Those Who Served: Grammy’s Cookie Convoy and Meals on Wheels Montgomery County

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Serving Those Who Served: Grammy’s Cookie Convoy and Meals on Wheels Montgomery County

By: Heather Robertson

At MOWMC, we’re inspired by organizations that share our passion for serving our  community, especially our veterans. Recently, we had the honor of hosting Marlene  Summers, the founder of Grammy’s Cookie Convoy, as a guest speaker at our employee  meeting. Her story and mission left us all in awe and reinforced our commitment to serving  those who have served our nation.

A Sweet Mission

Grammy’s Cookie Convoy, much like our organization, has a heartwarming mission. Since  2002, they’ve sent a taste of home to our brave service members deployed overseas. Their  goal? To let our heroes know that we honor their commitment and appreciate their  unselfish sacrifice.

More Than Just Cookies

What started as a grassroots effort has grown into a significant operation. Each shipment  from Grammy’s Cookie Convoy includes: 

– 10,000 gourmet chocolate chip cookies 

– An equal number of handwritten notes from volunteers across the nation 

These “Grammy’s Chocolate Chip Hugs” represent more than just a sweet treat. They’re a  tangible reminder of home and the gratitude of a nation.

Impressive Impact

Since its inception, Grammy’s Cookie Convoy has achieved remarkable milestones: 

– Over 346,618 cookies shipped to service members overseas 

– 1,302 volunteers involved

Serving Veterans: A Shared Mission

At Meals on Wheels Montgomery County, we share Grammy’s Cookie Convoy’s dedication  to serving our veterans. While they send cookies overseas, we ensure our local veterans  receive nutritious meals and companionship. Both organizations understand the  importance of showing appreciation for those who have sacrificed so much for our country.

How You Can Help

Inspired by Grammy’s Cookie Convoy’s efforts? Here’s how you can support both our  missions: 

  1. Volunteer your time 
  2. Donate to support our programs 
  3. Spread the word about our organizations on social media

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our veterans and service members, one  meal – or cookie – at a time.

Together, we can ensure no senior in Montgomery County goes hungry or feels forgotten. Through our meal delivery and transportation services, we provide so much More Than a Meal– we enhance the quality of life for seniors by providing nutritious meals, companionship, and access to ADA compliant transportation. Click below to donate today or learn more about our volunteer opportunities.