Welcome to our Executive Director

Ashley McCumberMEALS ON WHEELS OF WAKE COUNTY APPOINTS ASHLEY MCCUMBER AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: A TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER WITH EXPERTISE IN ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY AND SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY.

Raleigh, NC August 2024: Meals on Wheels of Wake County is thrilled to announce the appointment of Ashley McCumber as its new Executive Director. With a remarkable career dedicated to public service, McCumber brings a wealth of experience and a passion for making a positive impact in the community. 

Before joining Meals on Wheels of Wake County, McCumber notably served as President and CEO of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, and as CEO and Executive Director of Meals on Wheels of San Francisco. In his role as Executive Director of Meals on Wheels of Wake County, McCumber aims to leverage his extensive experience to further refine the organization’s mission and expand its impact on the community.  

McCumber’s appointment was made through a thorough, comprehensive process guided by moss+ross, a consulting firm that focuses on strengthening North Carolina nonprofits. The selection was ultimately made by a Board appointed search committee comprised of constituents from the Board and Staff. Over the past 15 years, moss+ross has partnered with more than 280 nonprofit and educational organizations. McCumber will be available for interviews starting August 19th. 

ABOUT MEALS ON WHEELS OF WAKE COUNTY 

McCumber will join the 50-year legacy of Meals on Wheels of Wake County, an organization that serves lunchtime meals to over 1,400 homebound older adults and persons with disabilities across Wake County. Their outreach consists of meal delivery to homebound seniors and people with disabilities, and communal dining for seniors at their 11 Friendship Cafe locations. They have served more than 11 million meals since their inception in 1974. 

Known for serving more than a meal, Meals on Wheels provides a friendly visit and safety check for the homebound individuals they deliver to. This allows homebound seniors to continue living independent, well-nourished lives in their own homes and communities- where they want to be. The need for Meals on Wheels services continues to grow; the Raleigh metropolitan area ranks 2nd highest in the country for senior food insecurity, and the population of adults aged 65 and over is expected to double in Wake County by 2041.