McLean’s Meals on Wheels program is seeking additional volunteer drivers for weekday routes in Avon, Granby, East Granby, Canton, and Simsbury.
Since its inception in 1978, McLean’s Meals on Wheels program has provided daily support for residents who have difficulty preparing meals due to disability, illness, or a recent surgery. Each delivery consists of a complete hot meal, a cold meal, drinks, and dessert items. The program currently serves approximately 75 individuals.
Volunteer drivers not only deliver nutritious meals to home bound seniors, they also provide some companionship and a safety check. Often, the Meals on Wheels delivery person is the recipient’s sole visitor for the day. “The need is great, and the rewards are real,” notes Karen Shaw, coordinator of the McLean Meals on Wheels program.
Becoming a McLean Meals on Wheels volunteer driver requires a two-hour commitment once or twice a month, and access to a car. The meal pick-up points are McLean’s campus in Simsbury and/or the Valley Baptist Church in Avon.
For more information about volunteering with Meals on Wheels, please contact Karen Shaw at 860-658-3980.