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Haines raises thousands for Meals on Wheels on the road to Rome

Former police chief Derek Haines and rugby friend Greg Swart have raised thousands of dollars for Meals on Wheels by trekking in Italy.

New HQ for Meals on Wheels takes shape, but help still needed

Long-time Meals on Wheels volunteer driver and fundraiser Derek Haines is asking people to help kit out the charity’s new headquarters and says that offers of equipment are just as welcome as financial donations.

Donation drive kicks off 2026 Meals on Wheels fundraising

Meals on Wheels Cayman Islands is preparing to launch its annual Change for Change Donation Drive, taking place over two days on 30 and 31 Jan., and is calling on volunteers of all ages to unite in support of seniors in need across Grand Cayman.
Michelin-starred chefs including José Andrés (left) helped prepare meals for Meals on Wheels at the start of Cayman Cookout

Cayman Cookout kicks off with Michelin chefs making Meals on Wheels

Cayman Islands Meals on Wheels received the Michelin touch on Wednesday, 14 Jan. with a star-studded line-up of chefs preparing that day's deliveries. Famous culinary...
Tuscany photo: Luca Micheli, Unsplash

Adventurer Derek Haines plans Italian trek for Meals on Wheels

He's run marathons, climbed mountains and raised millions of dollars for charity and yet veteran adventurer Derek Haines is showing no sign of stopping.
Meal on Wheels announces groundbreaking for its permanent home on 6 June. - Photo: Supplied

Meals on Wheels gets ready to build permanent home

A new day dawns on the Meals on Wheels Cayman nonprofit organisation as it prepares to move into its permanent home.
Claire McFadden and Louisa Curry are volunteers who are looking after rescue dog Seven during the storm. - Photo: Sarah Bridge

Volunteers help with food and pets ahead of storm

Kind-hearted Cayman residents showed the true meaning of Caymankind as volunteers helped deliver food parcels and fostered dogs ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Rafael.

Haines scaling heights for Meals on Wheels

The US Army advertises that they do more before 9am than most people do all day. When it comes to Derek Haines, he’s done...
From left: Tracy-Ann Taylor, SteppingStones Office Manager, Jennifer West, Meals on Wheels General Manager, and Rosie Scott, SteppingStones Recruitment Manager.

Stepping up to support the community

As general manager of Meals on Wheels, Jennifer West says having partnerships in the community is a big plus for the organisation. It not only helps raise funds but also brings awareness of the growing demand for its services in Cayman.

Leadership Cayman 2023 class fundraises CI$104,689 for Meals on Wheels

The Chamber of Commerce Leadership Cayman class of 2023, on Friday, handed over $104,689 donation to Meals on Wheels raised in its  ‘Wheels for Meals’ challenge.

Chamber’s Leadership Cayman 2023 Class presents Wheels for Meals

The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce Leadership Cayman (LC) class of 2023 is hosting a fundraising event ‘Wheels for Meals’ at Vital Spinbar & Yogaden.

Meals on Wheels calls on community to ‘dig deep’ for annual coin drive

General Manager of Meals on Wheels Jennifer West says with the increasing demand for food support from seniors and financial challenges that come with the rising cost of living now more than ever community support is needed at the local charity.

The business of delivering smiles

Sabine Calvetti helps Meal on Wheels deliver "hot meals, warm smiles, and peace of mind."

‘Onslaught’ of pleas for help amid cost-of-living crisis

Cayman’s charitable sector didn’t need the census to tell them that hundreds of families are suffering from ‘food insecurity’.
Manchester United and England footballer Marcus Rashford was awarded an MBE for leading a campaign in the UK to have school meal programmes extended through summer holidays.

Rashford plan could ease child poverty in Cayman

Extending free school meals programmes through the summer holidays could help ease food insecurity for children in Cayman, charity leaders believe.

Orange You Glad gala successful night for Meals on Wheels

Cayman Islands Meals on Wheels transformed Grand Old House with hues of orange at its annual fundraising gala on 7 May. The Orange You Glad...
IMS hosts new charity golf event

IMS hosts new charity golf event

International Management Services (IMS) held a hugely successful charity golf day, raising money for Meals on Wheels and Cayman Islands Crisis Centre.

Meals on Wheels hoping for big cash from coin drive

The 6th annual Cayman Islands Meals on Wheels Change for Change Coin Drive will have over 300 volunteers stationed around Grand Cayman.

Celebrate seniors on Seniors Rock Dress Down Day

It is time to colour the community orange to show support to seniors through the annual Meals on Wheels Seniors Rock Dress Down Day. This...

‘Change for Change’ drive seeks volunteers

It is that time of the year again, when members of the community are asked to gather up their loose change and empty their...
Savannah Primary School students Mikayla Thames (left) and Alyssa Burton use the Compass as a learning aid.

Compass given free to all schools

The Cayman Compass is proud to grant online subscriptions to all educational establishments as part of its community outreach programme. The newspaper, which has been at the heart of the community since 1965, already supplied complimentary print copies to many organisations, including schools. This public-spirited policy has now been extended to digital subscriptions recently introduced by the Compass.

Celebrate seniors on dress down day

This year, more than ever, Meals on Wheels is asking all companies, schools, civic organisations and individuals to join in the effort to show...

Business in brief

Harneys appoints new managing partner Harneys has appointed Nick Hoffman as managing partner of its Cayman Islands office. Marco Martins stepped down on 1...

Put your spare change to good use

That jingling in your pockets or behind your couch cushions could be making a difference in someone’s life.

Coco Fest raises funds for Meals on Wheels charity

This year’s Coco Fest attendees helped contribute to a good cause.

Cayman Water sends aid to Meals on Wheels

Cayman Water and its customers have come together to aid a local charity.

Cayman Water encourages customers to go paperless

Cayman Water and Cayman Islands Meals on Wheels have combined to impact the environment and the community in one fell swoop. Cayman Water, which recently launched its new website, is hoping to entice its customers to go paperless by making a public contribution to charity.

‘Wheels 4 Meals’ rides for charity

The Cayman Islands Motorcycle Riders Association is holding its sixth annual Wheels 4 Meals charity food drive and motorcycle ride on Saturday and Sunday to benefit the Cayman Islands Meals on Wheels program.

EDITORIAL – Minister Bodden: Focusing attention on our elderly

Minister Osbourne Bodden has done well to pick up the mantle on behalf of Cayman’s seniors. Whoever becomes his successors in future governments, it behooves them to carry on this noble cause. What is at stake is nothing less than Cayman’s dignity – and its legacy.

Meals on Wheels gets massive donation

Cayman Islands Meals on Wheels was the beneficiary of more than a ton of food last Thursday, courtesy of the Cayman Islands Motorcycle Riders Association.

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