About Us
We pride ourselves on being the leading Lehigh Valley provider for healthy, medically-tailored meals. Beyond simply providing a meal, Meals on Wheels is dedicated to providing customized meals that are designed by a licensed nutritionist to meet 1/3 of the Recommended Daily Allowance and accommodate special diets such as diabetic, renal, pureed, and some food allergies. Nearly 2,000 seniors and people with disabilities depend on us every day to deliver meals directly to their homes and senior centers. We incorporate local seasonal produce into our meals when possible.
Annual Reports
Our History
While Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley is a new organization, it has nearly a century’s worth of experience providing quality care and services to seniors and adults with disabilities. Our services include grocery shopping, pet food/supply delivery, emergency meals, and more.
Meals on Wheels of Lehigh County’s history dates back to 1970, when a task force of concerned citizens began meeting with Lehigh County Commissioners to address the problem of malnutrition among seniors. On Feb. 1, 1971, 50 volunteers from Meals on Wheels of Lehigh County delivered a hot meal and cold bagged meal to 9 clients on 3 separate routes.
Also in 1971, the Mayor of Bethlehem’s Task Force on Health and Welfare started Meals on Wheels of Northampton County (then called Bethlehem Area) to provide nutritious and well-balanced meals Monday through Friday to seniors, homebound individuals, and adults with disabilities. Under the direction of Board President Dr. Edwin Frey, the Meals on Wheels board and staff began serving meals to 15 clients on Valentine’s Day, 1972.
In the fall of 2016, the Board of Directors from both these organizations began to meet to explore the possibility of a merger. A synergy grant from the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation and the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley fueled this process. After 2 years of collaboration and 3 distinct phases of planning, Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley officially began on Sept. 1, 2018.
Meet The Team
Management
Vicki Coyle
CEO
Year Started with Meals on Wheels: 2018
Years of Experience in Field of Work: 20
What I Like Most About My Job: All the people, whether they are staff, volunteers or clients. This agency brings out the best of humanity in the people who serve and are served. I love learning things about our clients. They are artists, veterans, storytellers, steelworkers, homemakers, and more. “Homebound” applies to their physical status, but doesn’t begin to describe their value or contributions they have made to our communities. Supporting volunteers, developing new programs, and working with other agency partners are keys to enhancing the health and well-being of our clients, and I’m proud to be part of the team.
I’d Like You to Know: I am a strong supporter of “buy fresh, buy local.” You will see me regularly at a weekend farmers’ market or shopping in local Lehigh Valley stores or restaurants. I love supporting this community, whether it is through my work or my spending. When I’m not eating, you can find me walking on local trails, knitting, or engaging in dog sports.
Nick Nonnemacher
Director of Food Services
nickn@mowglv.org
Year Started Here: 2013
Years of Experience in My Field: 20
Monica McCandless
Director of Client Services
monicam@mowglv.org
Year Started Here: 2002
Years of Experience in My Field: 16
Dawn Stillwagen
Director of Volunteer Services
dawns@mowglv.org
Year Started Here: 2000
Years of Experience in My Field: 25
Other Staff Positions
Client Services
Tracey Huffman – traceyh@mowglv.org
Dana Kenney, MSW, CDP – danak@mowglv.org
LaCrisha Vasquez, MSW, CDP – lacrishav@mowglv.org
Denise Vasquez – Denisev@mowglv.org
Edalis Bermudez – EBermudez@mowglv.org
Finance & Administration
Pat Peters – patp@mowglv.org
Lisa Saul – lisas@mowglv.org
Food Services
Bob Adams – boba@mowglv.org
Development & Marketing
Keri Young – keriy@mowglv.org
Evangelina Shelly – evangelinas@mowglv.org
Volunteer Services
Melinda Brown – melindab@mowglv.org
Board of Directors
2021-2022
Executive Committee
President – Michael Santanasto, The Law Office of Michael A. Santanasto, Esq., LLC
Vice President – David M. Romanelli, CFP®, Financial Advisor – Morgan Stanley
Secretary – Donna Zimmerman, Lehigh County Office of Aging & Adult Service, retired Director of the Area Agency on Aging Executive Director of the Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Services
Treasurer – Rosemary Lamaestra, CPA, CFE, RLB Accountants, Accountant
Immediate Past President – Patricia Schoenen, retired – Schoenen’s Market
Members
Roopa Anmolsingh, M.D. – St. Luke’s University Health Network, Geriatrician
Bankim A. Bhatt, M.D. – St. Luke’s Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology
Carrie Fleckenstein, St. Luke’s Center for Positive Aging, Senior Network Director, Senior Care Services
Ed Flowerdew, Boyle Construction, Inc., Vice President of Operations
James Gold, Principal Consultant – Accordant Philianthropy
Lothar Gumberich, retired – Penn State Berks-Lehigh Valley
Members
Kimberly Laurito, Vice President Controller, American Bank
Rev. Ray Malec, Concordia Lutheran Church, Pastor
Cindy Merritt, Buckno Lisicky & Co., Shareholder
Larry Pickens, Lehigh Conference of Churches, Ecumenical Director
Justin Ryan, Lehigh Valley Industrial Park, Inc., Director of Business Development
Andrew Shaw, Norris McLaughlin, Attorney
Clients served each day
TOTAL MEALS MADE IN 2019
%
live on less than $16K/Year
Let Us Help You
Thanks for your interest in Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley. We look forward to helping you or your loved ones today.
