SHREWSBURY – The Shrewsbury Senior Center is seeking Meals on Wheels volunteers.
Meals on Wheels is “a national program administered locally to deliver well-balanced, lunchtime meals to frail, homebound individuals who are at least 60 years of age,” according to the town’s website.
Volunteers drive meals to elderly individuals around the area.
The service offers more than food. Meals on Wheels can be an important part of participants’ social lives.
According to statistics from the Elder Services of Worcester Area posted on the town’s website, 80% of participants say that they are less lonely because of the program, while 93% of participants say that Meals on Wheels helps them feel better.
“[Meals on Wheels] is one of the most important services we offer here to the Shrewsbury residents who don’t have the ability to go out and go grocery shopping and make their meals. The Meals on Wheels drivers not only bring them a nice meal, but they also have an opportunity to do a wellness check. They make sure they are safe in their home as well,” Council on Aging Director Hollie Lucht told the Community Advocate.
But the program relies on volunteers, and there aren’t currently enough. Drivers have had to take double shifts to deliver the food to the residents.
If you’re interested in volunteering, please call the Senior Center at 508-841-8640.
Volunteers receive a stipend for gas.
