WesleyLife Meals on Wheels

01/27/2026

WesleyLife is pleased to announce its board of directors has named Allison Pendroy the organization's new president and CEO, effective upon the retirement of Rob Kretzinger on June 1, 2026. Learn about Allison and read about WesleyLife's transition plan in the link below.

https://hubs.li/Q040vSvL0

01/23/2026

A huge thank‑you to our Meals on Wheels team, drivers, and volunteers for braving the cold this morning and keeping our mission moving. We’re proud to continue providing essential safety checks and meal deliveries each weekday!

01/22/2026

During a routine WesleyLife Meals on Wheels delivery, a familiar knock went unanswered. A volunteer trusted his instincts, followed process, and took the next step. That decision led to a well-being check that helped save a client's life.

This story is a reminder that Meals on Wheels is about more than meals; it’s about noticing, caring, and showing up when something doesn’t seem right.

Read what happened:

When Meals on Wheels volunteer Gene noticed something was wrong at Geraldine and Everett’s house, he took an extra step that made all the difference.

01/09/2026

Celebrating Centenarians with Boesen The Florist! We kicked off the New Year with some incredible milestones in our Meals on Wheels community! Over the past few weeks, we’ve celebrated three amazing birthdays of our clients:

✨ Friday, Dec. 26 – a 102nd birthday
✨ Friday, Jan. 2 – a 106th (!) birthday
✨ Friday, Jan. 9 – a 100th birthday

For all Meals on Wheels clients 100 and older, Boesen’s generously donates a beautiful bouquet for their birthday. Flowers bring so much joy, and we love making these heartfelt deliveries that brighten our clients’ days. 💐❤️ Thank you, Boesen’s!

01/01/2026

New year, new job! If you're thinking it's time for a change, visit https://hubs.li/Q03Zcqxv0 and see what we have to offer.

We're looking for nurses, CNAs, and aides to serve in all our communities across Iowa, and to serve clients in their homes. But we have other openings as well, so no matter what your area of interest might be, take a peek!

In addition to competitive compensation and outstanding benefits, we provide a positive and affirming culture and the opportunity to help everyone we serve pursue their joy. Come do great work for an organization whose mission is at the core of everything we do.

Make 2026 YOUR year; come join us!

12/26/2025

Santa’s helpers’ missed the sleigh back to the North Pole, so they stopped by Meals on Wheels to help us with meal delivery today.

Thanks to our team and volunteers delivering throughout the holiday season! 🎅🏼

12/25/2025

"In those days, Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. And everyone went to their own town to register.

"So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.

"While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room available for them.

"And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

"But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.'

"Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest heaven.'" - Luke 2:1-14

On behalf of everyone at WesleyLife: Thank you to all who have blessed us with the opportunity to serve you this past year. We wish you a warm, healthy, merry Christmas surrounded by those who bring you joy.

12/23/2025

Our CEO's holiday greeting to team members is worth sharing. Take a moment to enjoy it in the link below as you prepare for your celebrations!

https://hubs.li/Q03YZfV50

12/22/2025

A huge thank you to Corteva Agriscience for their incredible support of our Meals on Wheels program!

We were honored to host Heidi Spahn, Corteva's Global Corporate and Community Investment Leader, for a tour of our campus. It was wonderful to showcase how their partnership helps us deliver nutritious meals and vital well-being checks to older adults in our community. We’re especially grateful to Corteva for adopting a daily delivery route—ensuring that older adults receive meals and care every single day. Your commitment makes a real difference, and we appreciate all you do for us and our neighbors!

Thank you, Corteva Agriscience, for investing in the health, well-being, and safety of our community!

12/16/2025

Today our Meals on Wheels team gathered for our annual holiday party. 🎅🏼🎄🎁 Because of our dedicated drivers and volunteers, we have delivered more than 400,000 meals so far in 2025! As we head into our WesleyLife Meals on Wheels 20th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep growing and finding new ways to serve. This year alone, we:

✅ Delivered 400,000+ meals
✅ Saved 17 lives
✅ Harvested 6,000+ pounds of fresh greens
✅ Expanded to 12 local grocery stores with greens
✅ Introduced new delivery methods like multi-pack frozen meals

Here’s to an exciting 2026 and a wonderful holiday season for all! 🌟