Let's do lunch this summer!

MASSILLON, OH – May 18, 2018 – Meals on Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties is asking individuals to make the most of this summer by volunteering as delivery drivers.

The agency depends on at least 65 volunteers each day to deliver more than 1,600 meals to nutritionally at-risk individuals throughout Stark and Wayne Counties. The agency is always in need of more volunteer drivers, and the summer season is the perfect time for new or returning volunteers to pick up a route.

“This is a great opportunity for people who want to volunteer, but do not typically have the time. Delivering meals is a simple and fulfilling way to go the extra mile this summer,” said Anngi Klick, Volunteer Coordinator. “The best part is deliveries only take about 60-90 minutes, so volunteers still have plenty of time to kick-back, relax, and enjoy their summer vacations while still giving back to their communities.”

The agency asks school faculty and staff members to consider volunteering during this time. It also encourages students to ride along with parents or grandparents who volunteer and experience firsthand the value of service before self.

It is especially important that Meals on Wheels finds volunteers now, as the need for its services increases. The agency is serving 200 more meals per day than it was at this time last year and expects to continue growing. In order to keep up with the need, Meals on Wheels must find more volunteers.

Volunteers can choose the location and days that are most convenient with their schedules. Drivers must be licensed and have auto insurance coverage. Deliveries are made between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. The agency provides volunteers with training and mileage reimbursement.

Meals on Wheels welcomes those who would like to become regular drivers, or occasional substitute drivers. There is also an Adopt-A-Route program which allows companies to deliver in the community through an employee-rotation schedule.

For those individuals or businesses interested in volunteering at Meals on Wheels, please contact Volunteer Specialist, Anngi Klick, at 330-832-7220 ext. 113 or email: klick@mow-starkwayne.org.

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About Meals on Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties

Meals on Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties is a non-profit agency that provides nutritional support to homebound individuals of all ages. Services include delivery of hot meals, breakfast meals, sack suppers, frozen meals, chopped meals, pureed meals and liquid supplements (pending physician referral), Monday through Friday. The agency has 16 sites throughout Stark and Wayne Counties and depends on volunteers to fulfill its mission. To learn more about the agency’s services and programs, including how to become a volunteer, call 330-832-7220 or 1-800-466-8010, or visit www.mow-starkwayne.org.