Meals on Wheels Change for Change Drive Achieves Record-Breaking Success

Meals on Wheels Cayman Islands is celebrating an overwhelming success following its annual Change for Change Donation Drive, which reached record-breaking heights in 2026 thanks to extraordinary community support and a last-minute anonymous donor. On the first day of the weekend coin drive (30th January), the donor generously stepped forward to match every coin donated, providing a significant boost to the campaign’s total and amplifying the impact of the island-wide effort.

Over 350 volunteers, ranging in age from two to 72 years old, were mobilised across Grand Cayman on Friday and Saturday 30th and 31st January, standing proudly at shops, markets, businesses and banks island-wide. The two-day effort showcased community spirit at its best, with neighbours showing up for neighbours and generosity flowing freely in support of Cayman’s seniors.

The funds raised will go directly towards providing daily hot meals to 350 disabled, homebound and infirm seniors across all five districts of Grand Cayman, reinforcing the charity’s mission to ensure older persons are fed, valued and never forgotten.

“Change for Change is a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish together,” said Jennifer West, CEO of Meals on Wheels Cayman Islands. “Every coin, every note and every volunteer hour helps us deliver not just meals, but dignity, care and human connection to our seniors each day.”

Meals on Wheels Cayman Islands relies on the dedication of more than 130 volunteers every week, who deliver free daily meals while also providing vital social interaction to some of the island’s most vulnerable citizens.

A special feature of this year’s drive was the enthusiastic participation of Island Primary School, whose students, staff and families demonstrated outstanding civic pride and compassion through their involvement.

Meals on Wheels wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to its Change for Change 2026 sponsors, Perricone Family Trust and Compass Media, as well as the many civic-minded companies, schools, organisations and individuals who contributed their time and generosity.

Participating supporters included:

A.L. Thompson’s, Butterfield, Book Nook, BuySmart, BCQS, Camana Bay, Cayman Airways, Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control, Cayman Islands Civil Servants, Cayman International School, Cayman Islands National Archive, Cayman Learning Centre, Cayman National Bank, Cayman Turtle Centre, Cayman Prep and High School, CIBC Caribbean Bank and Trust (Cayman) Ltd., Clifton Hunter High School, Credit Union, Compass Media, Cost U Less, CSC, Department of Financial Assistance, Foster’s, First Baptist Christian School, Grace Christian Academy, Health Care Pharmacy (Grand Harbour), Hurley’s Marketplace, Island Primary, John Gray High School, Kirk Market, Montessori By The Sea, Ogier, PROVEN, Public Pension Board, Royal International Miss Cayman Islands, KPMG, Maples, Ministry of Finance & Commerce, Miss Universe Cayman Islands – Tahiti Seymour, Miss Earth Cayman Islands – Latecia Bush, Saxon, SteppingStones Recruitment, UCCI, Water Authority, Walkers, and every individual who donated and volunteered.

“From everyone at Meals on Wheels Cayman Islands — and from the seniors whose lives are touched every day — thank you for making Change for Change 2026 a remarkable success,” added Ms. West.