For the first time in its 53-year history, Meals on Wheels Takoma Park/Silver Spring is hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on May 16 from 5 to 8 p.m.
The event will be a casual, come-as-you-are affair held at the nonprofit’s kitchen location, reflecting its relaxed and friendly culture.
Ruth Masterson, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Takoma Park/Silver Spring, expressed excitement about celebrating the organization’s growth and showcasing the beautiful renovations they’ve completed. “We wanted to do something to celebrate the entire community. It’s going to be a lot of fun, and it’s going to be low-key and casual,” she stated.
The community is invited to bring neighbors, friends, and family members of all ages to drop in anytime between 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and enjoy spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, and dessert prepared right in the Meals on Wheels kitchen. Attendees will also have the opportunity to tour the office and kitchen space where the magic of Meals on Wheels Takoma Park/Silver Spring happens.
Tickets are priced at $15 per person and are expected to sell out quickly. Additional beverages, including wine, will also be available for purchase.
Courtney Gardner, Community Engagement Manager, emphasized the event’s convenience and enjoyment factor, saying, “Our spaghetti dinner fundraiser is going to be a ‘don’t make dinner’ kind of an evening and a really fun night out. Hopefully, this will be a well-liked event that can grow over the years. We hope to see our community turn out for this first of many future fun evenings.”
A silent auction will be held online and onsite to raise funds for the nonprofit, which prepares and delivers delicious meals to homebound Marylanders every week. Attendees can bid on items like Washington Nationals tickets, a week at a lake house in Quebec, Kendra Scott jewelry, artwork, local restaurant gift certificates, and more.
The organization still accepts auction items and sponsors to increase its general operating budget.
Founded in 1971, Takoma Park, Silver Spring, Langley Park, Chillum, and Adelphi residents rely on Meals on Wheels‘ essential service to remain healthy and independent at home, especially after the lingering pandemic and high inflation. In addition to preparing and delivering nutritious hot and cold meals to homebound residents, Meals on Wheels Takoma Park/Silver Spring saves families thousands of dollars by allowing loved ones to remain in the comfort of their own homes while still receiving sustenance. One year of their service costs less than just one overnight stay in a hospital or ten days in an assisted living institution.
The spaghetti dinner takes place on May 16, and diners are welcome anytime between 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy live music, with the auction closing at 8 p.m. The event will be held at 7410 New Hampshire Ave. in Takoma Park, with the front door in the southern wing of the building.
Tickets are $15 per person, and all ages are welcome. For more information, call (301) 434-1922 or visit ourfundraiser.link/MOWSpaghettiDinnerAuction.
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