Presented by Meals on Wheels Western Michigan

2024 More than a Meal Luncheon

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Registration ends Friday, 05/10/2024 11:59pm EDT

About This Event

Enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by our very own kitchen staff while you learn about the impact Meals on Wheels Western Michigan continues to make in the lives of older adults and why MOWWM provides so much “more than a meal.” This table-hosted luncheon is free to attend.

Not attending with a Table Host? No problem! We invite you to reserve YOUR seat at the table! 

Event Attire: Come as you are! 

Keynote Speaker: Tommy Gordon, Gordon Food Service

This year we will also have the priviledge of hearing from our Keynote Speaker, Tommy Gordon with Gordon Food Service (GFS). Tommy is the General Manager of the Great Lakes Central Division at GFS and is a key figure in the largest and oldest division of the company. GFS, the largest privately owned wholesale food service distributor in North America, boasts over 20,000 employees and an annual revenue exceeding 16 billion dollars. With a rich history spanning 125 years since its founding in 1897, GFS is now managed by over five generations of families. Tommy formerly served as the North American Director of  Digital Products and Services at GFS. Tommy's new role is responsible for overseeing operations in the Great Lakes Central Division, which plays a pivotal role in GFS's extensive network. 

 

About Meals on Wheels Western Michigan: 

Meals on Wheels Western Michigan (MOWWM) provides meal and nutrition services that support senior independence. Our volunteers and staff deliver balanced dishes, perform safety checks, provide access to groceries, and greet our clients with a smile. We’re working hard to serve nearly 6,000 homebound seniors in Kent and Allegan counties with upwards of 650,000 meals and 1 million pounds of groceries every year.

About This Event

Enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by our very own kitchen staff while you learn about the impact Meals on Wheels Western Michigan continues to make in the lives of older adults and why MOWWM provides so much “more than a meal.” This table-hosted luncheon is free to attend.

Not attending with a Table Host? No problem! We invite you to reserve YOUR seat at the table! 

Event Attire: Come as you are! 

Keynote Speaker: Tommy Gordon, Gordon Food Service

This year we will also have the priviledge of hearing from our Keynote Speaker, Tommy Gordon with Gordon Food Service (GFS). Tommy is the General Manager of the Great Lakes Central Division at GFS and is a key figure in the largest and oldest division of the company. GFS, the largest privately owned wholesale food service distributor in North America, boasts over 20,000 employees and an annual revenue exceeding 16 billion dollars. With a rich history spanning 125 years since its founding in 1897, GFS is now managed by over five generations of families. Tommy formerly served as the North American Director of  Digital Products and Services at GFS. Tommy's new role is responsible for overseeing operations in the Great Lakes Central Division, which plays a pivotal role in GFS's extensive network. 

 

About Meals on Wheels Western Michigan: 

Meals on Wheels Western Michigan (MOWWM) provides meal and nutrition services that support senior independence. Our volunteers and staff deliver balanced dishes, perform safety checks, provide access to groceries, and greet our clients with a smile. We’re working hard to serve nearly 6,000 homebound seniors in Kent and Allegan counties with upwards of 650,000 meals and 1 million pounds of groceries every year.

Getting There

New Vintage Place
889 Broadway Ave NW
Grand Rapids, 49504
United States

Free parking is available at New Vintage Place!