Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # GRACE Initiative Greater Respect for the Aging through Community Effort ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.libertymeals.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Delivering GRACE Blog](https://www.libertymeals.com/delivering-grace-blog/) - [5 Ways to Squeeze in a Dose of Gratitude](https://www.libertymeals.com/2022/11/10/5-ways-to-squeeze-in-a-dose-of-gratitude/) - We are in the season of "merry and bright" but for some of us who have lost loved ones, this time of year isn't always merry and bright, and that is okay. Gratitude practices are well known for their ability to fight a case of the blues. When you’re feeling down or stressed out, it’s - [15 Ways to Give Back During the Holidays](https://www.libertymeals.com/2022/11/04/15-ways-to-give-back-during-the-holidays/) - Looking for ways to give back during the holidays? I hope this post inspires you and gets you and your family into the spirit of giving! Today the holidays seem to be more and more about getting than giving gifts. Gifts, gifts and more gifts! We are inundated with ads promoting consumerism on a daily - [Anderson Grant Match Complete!](https://www.libertymeals.com/2022/11/01/anderson-grant-match-complete/) - Well folks, we did it! And in record time, too! During "March for Meals" celebrated this year, our program was awarded a $9,000 Challenge Grant and given one calendar year to raise the funds. The annual March for Meals celebration commemorates the historic day on March 22, 1972, when President Nixon signed into law a - [Help us collect canned goods this Thanksgiving!](https://www.libertymeals.com/2022/11/02/help-us-collect-canned-goods-this-thanksgiving/) - We are hosting a Thanksgiving food drive to supplement the meals our seniors receive in November! Participate by dropping off canned vegetables, stew or soup to the Dayton Community Center or our Meals on Wheels Office located in the detached choir hall at the back of the First United Methodist Church in Liberty! Want to - [Support Our Mission by Shopping our Wreath Fundraiser!](https://www.libertymeals.com/2022/10/27/support-our-mission-by-shopping-our-wreath-fundraiser/) - We have partnered with Lynch Creek Farms to fund raise this holiday season! https://www.lynchcreekfundraising.com/teams/299355-meals-on-wheels-of-south-liberty-county?fbclid=IwAR2q3cxM1uJAKg-Li2qQyOWAJ2Bbtm4iq18-U2-J2jEwKBfqixpnG7R8ZBY Farm fresh wreaths, dried floral, garlands, tabletop trees, centerpieces and more! Online Platform Shop online via the link and GRACE Initiative will receive 100% of donations and 15% of sales, automatically! FREE GROUND SHIPPING TO CONTIGUOUS 48 STATES via Direct Shipment, - [Jiffy Lube and Meals on Wheels Partnership](https://www.libertymeals.com/2022/10/27/jiffy-lube-and-meals-on-wheels-partnership/) - Today, Jiffy Lube, an industry leader in vehicle maintenance for more than 40 years, and Meals on Wheels America, the leadership organization supporting community-based programs dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation, announce a national collaboration as part of Jiffy Lube's Drive To Do More initiative. The affiliation will extend the brand's commitment to vehicle maintenance by supporting fundraising - [Meals on Wheels to provide towel sets this Christmas!](https://www.libertymeals.com/2022/11/01/meals-on-wheels-to-provide-towel-sets-this-christmas/) - 'Tis the season for giving! Join our initiative by helping us provide a new towel set for our senior neighbors! Sets will include a washcloth, hand towel and bath towel. Shop our Amazon link below or drop off sets to our office at the First United Methodist Church choir hall located at 539 Main Street - [When bad news struck](https://www.libertymeals.com/2021/05/09/when-bad-news-struck/) - To our supporters: Thank you for your generous and continued support of South Liberty County Meals on Wheels. Over the past year and during a pandemic, you have made taking care of our homebound seniors a priority. A tangled web of government bureaucracy delayed significant funding for our program during the first quarter of 2021. - [Update from January Board Meeting](https://www.libertymeals.com/2021/02/05/update-from-january-board-meeting/) - We are proud to report that we delivered 1,104 meals in November 2020 and in December of 2020, we delivered 1,064 meals. We are thankful to the generous support from the community, as well as the as the tireless efforts of our volunteers! If you would like to partner with Meals on Wheels of South - [$5,000 Contribution from Liberty County Housing Authority](https://www.libertymeals.com/2020/05/09/5000-contribution-from-liberty-county-housing-authority/) - In January, the Liberty County Housing Authority partnered with the South Liberty County Meals on Wheels program to provide a grant of $5,000 earlier this year. The grant's purpose is to cover shelf-stable meals for our homebound elderly. The money came from a funding stream the housing authority had for disaster-related costs within the county. - [Generosity of Liberty Brookshire Brothers](https://www.libertymeals.com/2019/09/26/generosity-of-liberty-brookshire-brothers/) - South Liberty County Meals on Wheels was the lucky recipient of a $500 gift card from the Liberty Brookshire Brothers! The local business chose Meals on Wheels for a grant from their corporate office, and we are so thankful for the decision. The gift came at the perfect time; the Board of Directors had just - [Blessing Boxes](https://www.libertymeals.com/2019/07/13/blessing-boxes/) - What a Grace-filled idea! GRACE Initiative was recently the recipient of a "Blessing Box" from a local church community. During their June Bible Study, the good folks at Hardin United Methodist (HUMC) chose GRACE Initiative as an outlet for their generous hearts. Spearheaded by Nell Key, a "Blessing Box" was set up during family meal - [IT ONLY TAKES A LUNCH BREAK](https://www.libertymeals.com/2019/05/29/it-only-takes-a-lunch-break/) - Nine million seniors face the threat of hunger, and millions more live alone in isolation. And some of those nine million live in Liberty County. With the senior population expected to double by 2060, we need you to join a new generation of Meals on Wheels volunteers today. How does South Liberty County Meals on - [Running the numbers](https://www.libertymeals.com/2019/05/20/running-the-numbers/) - Meals-On-Wheels of South Liberty County provides five hot meals a week to approximately 65 citizens in Liberty and Ames. All of our drivers and deliverers are volunteers. At $4 per meal, the investment of ensuring our elderly population receives a nutritious meal enables independent living and dramatically reduces healthcare costs. Our funding comes from three - [An Introduction to South Liberty County Meals-on -Wheels](https://www.libertymeals.com/2019/05/13/an-introduction-to-south-liberty-county-meals-on-wheels/) - Welcome to the new website for South Liberty County Meals-on-Wheels! A program of nonprofit organization, G.R.A.C.E Initiative, the South Liberty County Meals-on-Wheels program currently serves five hot meals per week to approximately 65 clients within the City of Liberty and the City of Ames. Unlike other programs, ours is unique: all of our delivery drivers - [Hello world!](https://www.libertymeals.com/2019/03/06/hello-world/) - Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! ## Pages - [Home](https://www.libertymeals.com/) - Through the efforts of Meals on Wheels staff and volunteers, over 100 homebound seniors in South Liberty County are able to remain safe and happy in their homes. We help them avoid the high costs of nursing home care and alleviate the stress of caregiving often felt by their family, friends, and neighbors. Our local - [Volunteer Opportunities](https://www.libertymeals.com/sign-up-to-volunteer/) - You can be a part of the fun and the healing! Delivering meals takes just 1.5 hours a week. You choose the day that works best for you. All of our drivers readily say delivering MOW is the most rewarding part of their week! Here is how it works: Pick a day (we deliver Monday - [Contact Us](https://www.libertymeals.com/contact-us/) - We would love for you to share yours stories or comments with us. Fill out the form below and we will be in touch! - [Partner to keep our seniors happy and healthy!](https://www.libertymeals.com/donate/) - Meals-On-Wheels of South Liberty County provides five hot meals a week to approximately 65 citizens in Liberty and Ames. All of our drivers and deliverers are volunteers. At $4 per meal, the investment of ensuring our elderly population receives a nutritious meal enables independent living and dramatically reduces healthcare costs. Our funding comes from - [Thank you!](https://www.libertymeals.com/thank-you/) - Thank you for helping our neighbors. Remember, just $20 provides hot meals to a senior citizen for a week! - [About Us](https://www.libertymeals.com/about-us/) - Our Mission The mission of G.R.A.C.E. 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