{"id":150381,"date":"2026-08-03T22:59:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T02:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150381"},"modified":"2026-08-03T22:59:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T02:59:09","slug":"meals-on-wheels-of-the-greater-lehigh-valley-receives-15000-ppl-foundation-grant-to-expand-access-to-nutritious-meals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150381","title":{"rendered":"Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley Receives $15,000 PPL Foundation Grant to Expand Access to Nutritious Meals"},"content":{"rendered":"

The grant will go toward the nonprofit\u2019s Meal Subsidy Program, which helps ensure homebound individuals receive nutritious meals regardless of their ability to pay.<\/em><\/p>\n

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (July 30, 2026) \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley (MOWGLV) was awarded $15,000 by the PPL Foundation for the nonprofit\u2019s Meal Subsidy Program, which provides nutritious meals to homebound senior citizens and adults with disabilities, delivered directly to their homes.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis investment from the PPL Foundation helps us provide the nutrition and connection our neighbors rely on every day,\u201d said Melanie Kohler, chief executive officer of Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley. \u201cOur meals are more than food. They are thoughtfully prepared with guidance from a registered dietitian and hand-delivered by caring volunteers who provide a wellness check-in and community connection. We are grateful for partners who recognize the importance of this work and help us meet a growing need throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley.\u201d<\/p>\n

Every day, MOWGLV prepares and delivers more than 800 meals to neighbors throughout Lehigh, Northampton, and portions of Carbon counties. As the number of older adults and individuals with disabilities continues to grow, so does the need for reliable access to nutritious meals and services that help people remain independent at home.<\/p>\n

For many clients, access to nutritious meals is essential to maintaining independence at home. The Meal Subsidy Program helps remove financial barriers by ensuring eligible individuals can receive daily meals and support, regardless of their ability to pay. Rising food costs have increased the expense of providing these meals, making grant support more critical than ever. These funds help bridge the financial gap and allow MOWGLV to continue providing reliable nutrition and connection to those who need it most.<\/p>\n

During fiscal year 2024\u201325, MOWGLV produced and delivered more than 330,000 meals to nearly 2,000 older adults and adults with disabilities throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley. Each meal is developed and approved by a registered dietitian and designed to support a variety of nutritional needs, including individuals managing chronic health conditions.<\/p>\n

\u201cCommunity partnerships are critical to sustaining programs like our Meal Subsidy Program,\u201d said Dina Kovats-Bernat, director of development and communications at Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley. \u201cSupport from organizations like the PPL Foundation allows us to continue providing nutritious meals and essential services to neighbors who rely on us every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

MOWGLV was among 30 recipients of the PPL Foundation\u2019s Empowering Communities grant, which awarded $200,000 to various nonprofits and organizations.<\/p>\n

About Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley is a private, nonprofit organization serving all of Lehigh and Northampton counties and portions of Carbon County in Pennsylvania. Our mission is to provide nutritious meals and foster social connection across the Greater Lehigh Valley. We\u2019ve become an integral part of the lives of over 2,000 seniors and adults with disabilities in the Lehigh Valley. From the age of 19 to the remarkable milestone of 107, our clients encompass a diverse range of individuals, each with unique needs and stories.<\/p>\n

Learn more about MOWGLV by visiting\u00a0mowglv.org\/about\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Information provided to TVL by:
\nGrace Levy<\/p>\n

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The grant will go toward the nonprofit\u2019s Meal Subsidy Program, which helps ensure homebound individuals receive nutritious meals regardless of their ability to pay. ALLENTOWN, Pa. (July 30, 2026) \u2013\u00a0Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley (MOWGLV) was awarded $15,000 by the PPL Foundation for the nonprofit\u2019s Meal Subsidy Program, which provides nutritious meals … Continue reading Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley Receives $15,000 PPL Foundation Grant to Expand Access to Nutritious Meals<\/span> →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":150382,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"{title}\r\n\r\n{excerpt}\r\n\r\n{url}","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[69],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-150381","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-in-the-valley"],"acf":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mowglv-ppl.jpg?fit=672%2C372&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150381","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=150381"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150381\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":150383,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150381\/revisions\/150383"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/150382"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=150381"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=150381"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=150381"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}