Hey there!

It’s been an a-MAY-zing month over here at Meals on Wheels! Thank you for checking in with us and keeping up on all the action.

Program expansion is officially underway

Seniors can now enjoy free, fresh and homemade food at two brand new Meet & Eat sites, with one more on the way! Our first Meet & Eat in Twin Lakes had 32 attendees, and we had a great turnout today for our first event in Alston! 🎉

• Twin Lakes - Tuesdays at noon, Twin Lakes Volunteer Fire Hall

• Alston - Fridays at noon, Laird Township Hall
• Sidnaw/Kenton - coming soon

Subaru shares the love with Copper Shores

We’re excited to receive $2,983.77 in funding from the Subaru Share the Love event in 2025. This is the fourth year that we’ve taken part in Share the Love, totaling more than $10,000 in support for our program. Thank you to Subaru of America for making this happen!

See what’s cooking in the kitchen

Our team is turning out fresh and flavorful meals all throughout June, including senior favorites that feature locally sourced ingredients. Check out the menu to see who’s supporting local seniors.

Staff Spotlight - Jim Berryman

Jim brings reliability and warmth to his role as a delivery driver each day. He takes pride in ensuring our seniors receive their meals safely and on time, often going the extra mile to brighten their day with a kind conversation and a friendly smile. Jim enjoys what he does, and it shows in the care and attention that he gives to each delivery. He is always looking out for the well-being of our seniors, making him an essential and appreciated part of our Meals on Wheels team. 

Senior Project Fresh Program is Underway for 2026

The Senior Project Fresh program is aimed at helping older adults eat healthier as they age. The program provides participants free nutrition education and $25 in benefits that can be exchanged for fresh fruits, vegetables, and honey sold at local farmers’ markets and roadside stands. Learn more.

Keep up with Copper Shores

🗓️ Upcoming events

• Mobile Food Pantry - Ontonagon - June 3, 12 p.m.
• Navigating Nutrition - June 11, 11 a.m.
• Mobile Food Pantry - Calumet - June 24, 12 p.m.
• Bridges Workshop - June 30, 9 a.m.
• Community-Wide Picnic - July 26, 12 p.m.

💼 Job Opportunities

• Meals on Wheels Route Driver
• Meals on Wheels Dishwasher/Kitchen Assistant
• Maintenance Technician

📰 Other Copper Shores News

• Exposing the weight of poverty on our community: Bridges Workshop, Tuesday, June 30, 2026 in Hancock
• Middle schoolers invited to Heads UP, July 21 in Hancock
• Free suicide intervention training in L’Anse, June 18 and 19, 2026
• Copper Shores opens three new Meet & Eat sites for local seniors

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Copper Shores Meals on Wheels is a program of Copper Shores Community Health Foundation. Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based upon race, color, and national origin.