In 1964, when a small group of volunteers launched the Meals on Wheels program in Peterborough, they were driven by a simple yet urgent need: to ensure that seniors living at home could receive a hot meal and a warm connection. But a good idea needs infrastructure—and when the fledgling servic...

Years ago, Barb Thompson helped guide Community Care Peterborough through an important chapter in its history. As President of the Board of Directors from 2003 to 2005, she played a key role in welcoming Meals on Wheels of Peterborough under the organization’s umbrella—a move that would ...

It’s a photo that speaks volumes without a single word: six women standing side by side at Northminster United Church, brought together by purpose and a deep love for their community. At the centre is Elizabeth Janusz—founder of Meals on Wheels in Peterborough—wearing a soft blue b...

When Elizabeth Janusz first dreamed up a plan to deliver hot meals to people in need, she didn’t yet know what it would become. There was no blueprint, no staff, no budget—just a deep belief in community and a few courageous friends willing to lend their time and hearts. One of the first...

When Lynne Faught first agreed to deliver Meals on Wheels, she didn’t expect to be doing it for more than 35 years. She had been invited by her friend Maxine Prentice to join the volunteer team, and figured she’d give it a try. “It must have been enjoyable,” she laughs, &ldqu...