What does Meals on Wheels do?

Many of my peers including myself have been talking a lot about the lack high percentage of individuals who lack the access to meals. Whether it’s talking about elderly citizens, children, or college students, they all have groups that are facing hunger which is being combated by organizations such as Meals on Wheels.

But what exactly does this group do? How do they go about helping those in need? Meals on Wheels is a non-profit organization that operates on a national level, serving primarily senior citizens but also including individuals who have been hospitalized, suffered illness, or have disabilities or special circumstances that require assistance.

Volunteers of all ages will help deliver the meals and provide socialization for the individuals they are assisting. These volunteers will pick up packaged hot, or frozen meals then give them to various individuals around their area.

Singing up for volunteering is as simple as applying to your closet Meals on Wheels, or Salvation Army branch. Volunteers of all skills are welcome, from cooks to delivery, including office and IT help. While applying for the service is also as simple as calling or filling out the online form for your local branch to discuss your needs.

Reference:

What it’s like to volunteer for Meals on Wheels.

http://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-meals-on-wheels-2017-3/#borrowing-from-a-similar-model-in-the-uk-meals-on-wheels-america-started-in-1974-under-a-basic-assumption-people-may-prefer-independence-but-not-everyone-has-the-means-to-cook-for-themselves-so-feed-them-1

Meals on Wheels.

http://www.mealsonwheelssa.org.au/index.php/aboutus/whatwedo

Meals on Wheels by acc.

http://mowsac.org/community-need/