Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley Announces New CEO

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Erik McGaughey Takes the Helm of Growing Non-Profit

Allentown, PA (November 4, 2022) – Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley announced Erik McGaughey has been named CEO of this non-profit devoted to providing homebound seniors and adults with disabilities a variety of services including daily medically-tailored meal delivery, grocery shopping, pet food supply/delivery, emergency meals and more.

Erik has worked in non-profit development for many years at the American Cancer Society where he was most recently the Regional Development Director.  During his fourteen years at the American Cancer Society, Erik developed systematic approaches to fundraising and stewardship, managed the largest regional event/relationship portfolio, worked with volunteers to deliver organizational goals and exceeded national standards for membership recruitment expectations.  Board President, David Romanelli shared, “We are excited to have Erik join Meals on Wheels.  His strong development skills, along with his commitment to helping others through non-profit work will ensure the continued positive impact Meals on Wheels makes on the lives of seniors throughout the Lehigh Valley.”

McGaughey shares “I am thrilled to join this organization.  Meals on Wheels has been improving the lives of vulnerable seniors for many years.  I look forward to expanding our corporate partnerships and funding opportunities to provide our vital services to even more at-risk and socially isolated adults who need them.”

Erik has lived in the Lehigh Valley since 1984 and is a graduate of Moravian University where he received a BBA in Management/Marketing and a BBA in English.

 

Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley
Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley provides homebound seniors and adults with disabilities freshly prepared medically-tailored meals, wellness checks and additional services so they eat well, stay socially connected and be able to age in place for as long as possible.  https://mowglv.org/about-us/

 

Information Provided By:
Keri Young
Communications Specialist
Meals On Wheels of The Greater Lehigh Valley
4240 Fritch Drive, Bethlehem PA 18020
www.mowglv.org