10/27/2026
Some people keep showing up, year after year.
At Care BC, some Meals on Wheels volunteers have been with us for 10, 20, even 55 years.
Makenzie Myles, our Volunteer Program Manager, says this is one of the things that makes our volunteers so special.
Over the years, she has seen volunteers go out of their way to care for clients.
One volunteer returned to a client’s home to make sure they had received their meal.
Another stayed with a client who had fallen, helping them stay calm while waiting for paramedics.
One volunteer even went to the hospital after their shift to check in on a client who had been taken there earlier that day.
These moments may seem small, but they can mean a great deal to someone who needs a little extra care.
And the same dedication can be found behind the scenes. Our kitchen volunteers have stayed with Meals on Wheels through changes to kitchens and systems, continuing to count, sort and prepare meals with patience and care.
Makenzie says working alongside these volunteers has inspired her to volunteer herself.
Their stories remind us that a community is built by people who are willing to show up for one another.
Again and again.
Year after year.
