Thank you to the Galveston Hotel and Lodging Association for your incredible donation of $3,066, which will provide over 511 meals for homebound Island residents. Pictured: Marty Miles, Chairman (left); Kelly Cruz, GIMOW Executive Director; Claire Reiswerg (right).
We were thrilled to be a 2025 Grant Recipient of the WellMed Charitable Foundation. Their support of $15,000 will over 2,000 meals and wellness checks for homebound Island residents on our program. For more information about this charitable organization, visit wellmedgives.org.
In 2025, our amazing team of volunteers gave over 4,500 hours of their time to deliver over 51,000 meals to homebound elderly and disabled Galvestonians. We could not do what we do without these incredible individuals! Thank you for giving your time and making a difference in the lives of our 320+ meal recipients. One hour a week really does make a difference!
The winning golf team: Sara Jolin, Aeden Jones, Mackenzie Mielsch, Dylan Row
Also in the picture: Team Sponsor - Kathy Tiernan, Reverend Ray Pinard
Congratulations to Ball High School Golf team for placing 1st in annual Golf tournament
On November 24, 2025, we hosted the 31st Annual Rev. Ray Pinard Golf Tournament. Our goal was to raise enough funds to provide 7,500 meals. Due to the generosity of our sponsors and donors, we surpassed our goal and raised funds to provide 11,000 meals!
Save the date! The 32nd Annual Rev. Ray Pinard Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, November 23rd at the Galveston Country Club. For more information, email us: office@mealsonwheelsgalveston.org
Golden regatta
On Thursday, September 25, 2025 Galveston Meals on Wheels, Inc. hosted its annual Fall Regatta. The event was held in the Grand Ballroom of the Galveston Convention Center. Guests enjoyed delicious food, entertainment, and a silent auction, all while helping raise funds for Galveston Island Meals on Wheels, Inc.
We want to give a big thank you to the incredible committee that put on the event, chaired by former Board President, Hanna Holliday.
Save the date! For more information, including how to sponsor the 2026 Fall Regatta, click here.
In the picture to the right: Volunteer Coordinator - Nella Gambrell, Executive Director - Kelly Cruz, Headlining Sponsor - Sherry Smith of Miller’s Seawall Grill, Hanna Holliday - former Board President.