Thursday, March 17, 2011

There Are Thousands of Homebound Individuals in Stark & Wayne Counties; Help Us Help Them!

Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties delivers nutritious meals for homebound individuals five days a week. National census figures tell us there are a lot of people who need that service.
Based on the U.S. population, and calculated for the demographics of our two-county region, there are an estimated 6,000 homebound individuals in Stark and Wayne counties.
Part of our mission is to help those people remain independent and living in their own homes, rather than having to move to a nursing home or assisted living community. A key component of that is proper nutrition, and that's where we come in.
If you are homebound, or you know someone who is, please don't wait -- give us a call and let us show you how we can help. Our social services department assesses every inquiry on an individual basis. Delivery can usually begin within two business days.
If you're age 60 or older and can access transportation, you might enjoy our congregate dining program. Click here for a guide to the 14 sites where we offer congregate dining.
We also have need for volunteer drivers to help deliver meals to our clients. If you've been looking for a way to help in the community and make a difference in people's lives Meals On Wheels is the perfect opportunity.
Contact us at 330-832-7220, or online at www.mow-starkwayne.org.

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