VNA Texas - Meals on Wheels and Hospice

09/01/2026

Great things happen when we do good, ya'll💚.

Thank you, North Texas Giving Day and Communities Foundation of Texas, for highlighting VNA Meals on Wheels in the 2026 NTGD commercial.

We are honored to walk alongside the over 3,300 non profit organizations participating this year.

Make your gift today: www.northtexasgivingday.org/vna-meals-on-wheels

08/31/2026

VNA Teen Board Applications are OPEN!

Each year, up to 65 high school students (grades 9–12) from schools throughout the Dallas area represent the VNA Meals on Wheels Teen Board. Through a variety of volunteer projects and special events, the Teen Board’s objective is to assist VNA Meals on Wheels in feeding the hungry and spreading awareness about senior hunger.

Past service projects include making holiday gift bags, creating no-sew blankets, and packing non-perishable food item boxes and pet food for VNA Meals on Wheels clients.

Please visit the link below to apply:

vnatexas.org/join-the-mission/vna-mow-teen-board

08/27/2026

We’re celebrating our 17th year participating in North Texas Giving Day!

Last year, generous supporters like you helped us raise over $271,000 for our Meals on Wheels and Hospice Care programs—delivering comfort, dignity, and compassionate care to our community.

This year, we need your help to continue this vital work. Best of all, 100% of your gift goes directly to our mission. From now until September 17th, The Communities Foundation of Texas is covering all processing fees, ensuring every dollar you give makes a full impact.

Will you join us again? Your generosity ensures our neighbors receive the essential care they deserve.

Click here to make your gift today!
https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/vna-meals-on-wheels-and-hospice-care

08/26/2026

Meet Ryan Jackson
Meals on Wheels Corporate & Community Engagement Liaison

As VNA Meals on Wheels' Corporate & Community Engagement Liaison, Ryan Jackson spends his days building relationships that help strengthen our mission and expand our impact across Dallas.

Originally from Tyler, Texas, Ryan moved to Arlington in 2019 to attend the University of Texas at Arlington, where he earned a degree in Communications with a focus in Public Relations. It was also where he met his college sweetheart, Jasmin. The couple recently got married and enjoys spending time with their three-year-old dog, Nova, exploring parks, pet-friendly spots, and drive-in movies.

Ryan's passion for community service started early through volunteer work with the YMCA, youth sports organizations, and Meals on Wheels while attending UTA. After internships with the State Fair of Texas and roles with GRACE and Ascend Dallas, he knew nonprofit work was where he wanted to be.

"I love seeing the impact organizations have on the community," Ryan says. "Building relationships with people and helping connect them to a cause is what I enjoy most."

In his role, Ryan works with corporate partners and community organizations to create volunteer opportunities, build awareness, and support VNA Meals on Wheels through engagement and giving. He especially enjoys sharing the stories behind our work and seeing people become passionate about serving others.

"Our volunteers are incredibly dedicated, and our staff feels like family. It's inspiring to be surrounded by people who genuinely care about making a difference."

Outside of work, Ryan is a dedicated sports fan and hosts the Lone Star 360 Podcast, which covers Texas high school, college, and professional sports. He also serves as Sponsorship Chair for the Texas Volunteer Management Conference.

We're grateful to have Ryan on our team and look forward to the relationships and opportunities he'll continue to create throughout our community.

Get in touch with Ryan! [email protected]

08/25/2026

Members of Society 34, VNA's Young Professionals group, packed out dog and cat food for our Meals on Wheels Pet food Program. This supplemental food is delivered monthly to the hundreds of Meals on Wheels clients who can use a little help in making ends meet.

Ophelia and Taffy, Beverly and Simba and John and Jack are just a few of the people and pets who will benefit from this month's delivery.

Want to volunteer or donate to our Pet Program?
Go to www.vnatexas.org to get started!

08/20/2026

VNA team members, Rose, Taylor, Kyle and Martha are attending the Meals on Wheels America annual.conference at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. They are joined by over 800 attendees representing 300+ agencies from 49 states, two Canadian provinces and the Cayman islands.

08/18/2026

Long time supporter and VNA board member Christi Morrow shared the story of her love and passion for VNA with MySweetCharity.

For more than 12 years, Christi has spent an hour a week delivering meals to homebound seniors across Dallas County, often alongside her husband, her children, and friends from Saint Michael and All Angels. As she puts it, “there is no better way to spend an hour than delivering food and friendship to a Meals on Wheels client.”

Thank you, Christi, for you supporting us with your time and talent.

We’re so grateful to MySweetCharity for spotlighting VNA Meals on Wheels this week — and to VNA Board Member Christi Morrow for sharing why volunteering matters so deeply to her. For more than 12 years, Christi has spent an hour a week delivering meals to homebound seniors across Dallas County, ...

08/17/2026

💜 Grief Is More Than Loss—It’s a Journey. August is National Grief Awareness Month.
As National Grief Awareness Day approaches on August 30, let’s remember to lead with compassion. 💜

✨ Check in on someone you love. A simple “I’m thinking of you” can mean so much.
✨ Give yourself grace. Your grief is personal, and you don’t have to rush the process.
✨ Make space for support. Counseling, support groups, and trusted loved ones can provide a safe place to talk and heal.

Sometimes the greatest gift we can give someone who is grieving is simply to listen, acknowledge their pain, and remind them they don’t have to walk through it alone.

For more grief resources: https://www.vnatexas.org/caregiver-resources/grief-resources-2/

It can feel hard to talk about grief, but National Grief Awareness Day is changing the conversation. Learn more about the day and 9 tips to support yourself or others.

08/14/2026

Grief is lighter when it's shared.

VNA Hospice invites you to the Betterleave Grief Support Group, meeting online every Tuesday at 7 pm Central. Attendance is flexible — come as often as feels right. Register once and you'll receive reminders for future sessions.

Register: https://www.betterleave.com/support/betterleave-grief-support-group

Learn More: https://www.vnatexas.org/events/better-leave-support-group-weekly-each-tuesday-through-december/

To learn more, contact Elizabeth Barr ([email protected], 214-616-1904) or Jadona Sides ([email protected], 945-346-3272).

Better Leave Support Group The group meets weekly on Tuesdays at 7PM Central Time / 8PM Eastern Time. By registering, you will be added to the Grief Support Circle and will automatically receive calendar invitations and reminders for future sessions. Attendance is flexible, and you are welcome to at...