Episode 69
Fresh Meals on Wheels
Kelly Anderson is the former CEO of Fresh Meals on Wheels of Sheboygan County, Inc. Before her recent retirement, she joined Chef Rich and Justin to discuss how her organization was the first meal program in the nation to put emphasis on fresh food and ingredients and how they address the hidden needs of those in the community.
Be sure to follow Chef Rich and Justin on Twitter at @ChefRrupp and @jupehr.
Episode Notes
0:51 – Chef Rich brings a lot to the table
3:17 – Non-profits need a champion
4:22 – More than a meal
6:46 – An opportunity for service
8:17 – Kelly Anderson joins the show
10:49 – Handling donations
12:59 – The transition to “Fresh”
18:02 – Sharing the playbook
20:41 – Addressing hidden needs
26:24 – Breaking down the numbers and COVID planning
28:17 – The peacefulness of dish washing
29:39 – Volunteers and delivering meals
31:47 – The succession plan
32:50 – Advice for managing donors
35:06 – Cost-effective performance
37:20 – Portion control
40:34 – Menu changeover
41:53 – The best ways to get involved
46:55 – Nate’s Notes
48:24 – Outro
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