March for Meals walk and brunch set for Cranes Roost Park in March

Meals on Wheels, Etc. will stage its annual March for Meals Walk and Brunch at Cranes Roost Park on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. The event combines an optional 3.1-mile walk/run, live music and a complimentary tasting menu prepared by the nonprofit’s catering arm to raise money for its senior meal programs.

Registration fees will be collected and used to support meal services for older residents, making the walk a direct source of operating revenue for the organization. For Seminole County residents, the event is both a volunteer and donor opportunity that channels community participation into services that help seniors remain fed and connected. Local organizers say the walk and brunch model provides predictable fundraising that supplements other revenue streams for nonprofit meal providers.

The walk route through Cranes Roost Park will accommodate walkers and runners of varying abilities and includes family-friendly elements intended to broaden participation among neighbors, civic groups and business teams. A tasting menu created by Meals on Wheels, Etc. catering will be offered at no additional cost to participants, with music and programming planned to encourage local turnout and visibility.

This event highlights the broader funding environment for local senior services, where nonprofits often rely on a mix of donations, fee-for-service activities and community events to cover costs. For voters and taxpayers considering local budgets and service priorities, the March for Meals fundraiser underscores how community-led efforts supplement public supports for seniors. Sustained civic engagement at events like this helps maintain direct services but also points to persistent questions about long-term funding stability for aging services in Seminole County.

Residents who want to take part should register with Meals on Wheels, Etc. Organizers are handling registration and can provide details on fees, volunteer opportunities and accessibility accommodations. Participation supports meal delivery and related programs that affect older adults across the county, and the event offers a visible way for neighborhoods and local employers to back those services.

As March approaches, expect outreach from the nonprofit to recruit teams and volunteers and to confirm logistics for the park gathering. For many attendees, the walk will be an immediate chance to support neighbors in need; for the broader community, it is a reminder that sustaining senior nutrition programs relies on both public policy choices and continued local civic involvement.