CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – The local chapter of the nationwide Meals on Wheels program is in urgent need of volunteers.
A representative for the organization said drivers and kitchen staff are needed immediately.
Drivers will deliver Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and noon. Each route takes approximately one hour. Kitchen help will work Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon.
Visit http://www.mchra.com/meals-on-wheels for more information about volunteering or donating.
Meals on Wheels provides hot meals and companionship for the elderly and disabled.
Over 9.5 million meals are served to seniors age 60 and older in Middle Tennessee through the program.
Hot meals are planned by a registered dietician and prepared in a commercial kitchen Monday–Friday and delivered to the meal sites. Volunteers deliver the meals to each eligible person in the program.
Research shows that seniors who have pets also have fewer physician appointments—21 percent fewer visits than those who do not own a pet. So in response, Meals on Wheels has also partnered with various vendors to offer pet food delivery through AniMeals.
Recent reports from the White House have shown that budget cuts could affect the program.