Our Team

About Us
Meals on Wheels of Lancaster is a nonprofit organization serving our community since 1967. We provide ready-to-eat meals to older adults, people living with disabilities, and neighbors recovering from illness or injury—anyone who needs support to live safely at home.

Our meals are prepared fresh each day in our professional kitchen by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. Every weekday—including holidays—clients receive both a hot and a cold meal delivered right to their door.

The organization is guided by a community-based Board of Directors and managed by an Executive Director and staff team, supported by hundreds of caring volunteers. Together, we are committed to nourishing our neighbors and helping them remain independent at home.

Organization history
Meals on Wheels began in London during World War II, when the British Red Cross delivered meals to older adults displaced by the war. The grassroots movement quickly spread overseas, and in 1954 the first U.S. program was launched in Philadelphia by social worker Peg Toy at the Lighthouse Community Center. Today, Meals on Wheels programs operate across the country, ensuring that no neighbor goes without food or care.

Our story begins on April 24, 1967, when the first meals were delivered through a local effort led by the Pilot Club of Lancaster with support from local churches and community groups. What began with a few volunteers and clients has grown into a nonprofit serving hundreds of neighbors every weekday.

Today, Meals on Wheels of Lancaster provides freshly prepared meals to who cannot cook for themselves. With the help of volunteers, donors, and community partners, we continue the mission that began more than 50 years ago: nourishing our neighbors with food, care, and connection.

Our Staff  

Tim Duvall

Dishwasher

Tim Duvall started at Meals on Wheels as a volunteer who delivered routes on a weekly basis. He has since held paid positions as a dishwasher at various restaurants in the Lancaster area. In 2019, Tim approached Meals on Wheels with the hope of working only a few hours per week. Within moments, he proved that he is the most efficient and effective dishwasher that you will ever meet. He can clean the kitchen in half the time it would take four staff to do it! We are grateful to have him as a member of our team.

Doug Hopwood

Dir. Volunteers & Community Engagement

Doug Hopwood has joined Lancaster Meals on Wheels as Volunteer & Program Development Director. With over 15+ years of experience, Doug has extensive knowledge and interaction with Community Benefit/Non-profit organizations in Lancaster. He ran TLC/Veterans' Victory House for 14 years and recently had an interim role as Executive Director at KPETS. He sits on the board of several non-profits as well, including Mental Health America and The Lancaster County Project for the Needy.

Feleen Nancarvis

Executive Director

Feleen Nancarvis is the Executive Director at Meals on Wheels of Lancaster. Her work here kicked off after an 18 month long internship through a service-oriented program, The Shalom Project and was later hired on as Director of Operations. Feleen grew up in Lititz, PA and is excited to embrace this career opportunity in the community she calls home. She adores her five year old pet ferret, named Micah who loves to dig up the garden plants (despite Feleen’s efforts to make the garden grow).

Brandon Pizzola

Kitchen Manager

Brandon began with Meals on Wheels as a volunteer and is proud and overjoyed to be a part of the team. Brandon was raised in Lancaster County, but moved to Philadelphia, NYC, and LA until July of 2021 when he returned to his roots in Lititz. Brandon is also an artist and operates two paint and sip companies on both coasts. He’s excited to bring his passions for people, food, and service to Meals on Wheels.

Lynsey Witmer

General Manager

Lynsey is a Lancaster local, born and raised; although she traveled a lot and has lived in a few interesting places throughout the world, she found her way back to Lancaster. Lynsey received a bachelor's degree from the New England Culinary Institue in hospitality and restaurant management and has more than 20 years of experience in the food/hospitality industry. She is passionate about food and people, and excited to have landed the opportunity to work at Meals on Wheels and bring some of that enthusiasm to the work we do here. Outside of work, Lynsey's son Joshua keeps her busy; they enjoy hiking, camping, art projects, and of course cooking!

Board of Directors

Dustin Couser

Board Member

Dustin Couser is a driven and highly motivated professional with a strong passion for human resources and community involvement. Hailing from the charming town of Punxsutawney, PA—the celebrated Weather Capital of the World and home to the famous Punxsutawney Phil—Dustin brings a unique perspective and dedication to his work. After relocating to Lancaster in 2021, he quickly immersed himself in the area’s vibrant community.

Currently serving as a Human Resources Administrative Assistant at Irex Services, LLC, Dustin excels in managing HR operations and supporting the company’s mission to create a positive and productive workplace environment. He holds a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources Management from Southern New Hampshire University from which, he graduated with honors and earned a spot in the National Society for Leadership and Success (NSLS).

Outside his professional life, Dustin is committed to making a difference in the Lancaster community. As an active member of the Rotary Club of Lancaster Sunrise, he contributes his time and energy to projects that promote service, fellowship, and community betterment. Dustin thrives on building strong relationships and is eager to connect with others who share his passion for personal growth and community impact.

Nikelle Druck

Board Vice President

Nikelle is a Lancaster County native and graduate of Penn State University. She is an IT Professional for over 22 years’ experience in various industries. Her journey includes experience consulting and managing projects that span the spectrum of IT services including: software system implementation, business intelligence, infrastructure consolidation, software development, process and systems improvement, security and business continuity. Working with clients in Non-Profits, Federal & State Government, K-12 Education, Gaming, Agriculture, and a large multi-site Church provides her with broad organizational experience. Nikelle has a passion for using data analysis to transform organizations by providing executives with data informed, actionable strategies to make informed business decisions.

She resides in Lititz with her husband (Harry), 18-year-old son (Fisher) and golden retriever (Tensley). She is the Director of Client Success at Trout CPA for that past 2 ½ years assisting clients to optimize their accounting systems and operations.

Dorothy Dulo

Board Member

Dorothy is the founder of Rafiki Africa, a community empowerment and economic development organization that serves in Kenya. She’s also the co-owner of Rafiki Shoppe, a Social Enterprise that specializes in African Food and products sold in the USA.
She has over 15 years of Social Entrepreneurship experience and Non-profit leadership. She is committed to initiatives that serve the needs of children, girls and youths around the world and mentors several youths and girls. She’s an advocate for the Church’s role in justice and poverty alleviation.

Dorothy holds a degree in Business Administration with a focus in Social Enterprise and Social Impact Strategy. She volunteers her time advising and mentoring new business owners. She also holds degrees in Nursing and serves in different capacities as needed.

Dorothy grew up in Kenya and has traveled extensively. She is multilingual and is a certified medical Swahili translator. She enjoys travelling, cooking, athletics and meeting new people. She currently lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, Roger.

Sandra Mayers

Secretary

Sandra Mayers is currently the ERP Manager at Lancaster-Lebanon IU13.

She relocated to Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1998 and has served in both staff and volunteer board roles in local community organizations including United Way of Lancaster County, Occupational Development Center, and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster.

Her degrees in English and Journalism brought her to Lancaster as the Director of Communications for the United Way of Lancaster County, but since then she has discovered her passion for technology and project management. She has served in management roles at several PA companies leading developer teams and implementing business software. Her personal passions include knitting, gardening and reading.

Sandra lives with her husband Tim in their empty nest in Conestoga, PA. Her children, Anna and Connor, are off at college getting ready to change the world.

Stephanie Sadowski Zeigler

Board President

Stephanie Sadowski Zeigler (she/her) is a native of the Scranton area who has been calling central Pennsylvania home for nearly a decade. She is currently managing editor of content for LNP|LancasterOnline, where she oversees the reporting and editing staff. Stephanie was previously digital editor for LancasterOnline, after spending several years in both digital and print publishing with PennLive/The Patriot-News in Harrisburg and more than a decade with The (Scranton) Times-Tribune in editing and design.

Stephanie became interested in Meals on Wheels Lancaster through her work in the 2022 Core Class of Leadership Lancaster, where her community action team’s focus was on community engagement and volunteerism. Food equity and food resources have long been a personal interest, since her days volunteering at a local food kitchen and food pantry in middle and high schools.

Her career roots are in words and art, having spent many years in design and graphic art, as well as copy editing and pagination. She has led seminars and training on topics from social media engagement to SEO in digital publishing, as well as written social media guidelines and best practices in news gathering. Stephanie graduated from Albright College in Reading, Berks County, in 2001, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and theater.

Stephanie resides in Camp Hill with her husband, Brendan Zeigler, with three children: her teen and preteen, Jenna and Cay, and his grade-school daughter, Olivia. They also have a German Shepherd/husky puppy, Aurora, and intermittent fish.

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We have grown exponentially over the years! We have merged with multiple Meals on Wheels programs over the years and we aspire to continue our growth. Take a look at this map to see which areas we service in Lancaster County. We deliver to the zip codes shaded in blue. All areas are approximate. Contact us for more information about the services we provide!