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Meals On Wheels Makes An Impact On Local Seniors
February 8, 2015
“The meals are delivered straight to my home and I love that.”
Those are the words of current Meals on Wheels recipient, Frankie Gross. Gross, 81 years young, has been a recipient of Meals on Wheels through Council on Aging of West Florida for almost four years.
“I’m very thankful for Meals on Wheels and its volunteers,” said Gross, “Without them, I would be eating my regular food.” Gross heard about the Meals on Wheels program through friends and family. From there, she was directed to Council on Aging of West Florida, where her case manager suggested Meals on Wheels be the program for her needs.
“I choose to eat these meals over any regular food that I have. Think about it…the meals have delicious mixed vegetables, pasta or some other starch, and a meat. What more could you need?” Gross loves the convenience of the meals being delivered to her home and the health benefits. She does not have to go through the trouble of creating three different dishes every day. Each frozen meal is required to contain 1/3 of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for adults and comply with Florida Department of Elder Affairs guidelines. “Not only do I get my daily nutrition,” said Gross, “But I also enjoy visiting with my volunteers!”
Council on Aging of West Florida’s Meals on Wheels program would not be possible without their loyal volunteers. Almost 60 volunteer drivers deliver meals to clients in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties weekly. Not only are these volunteers assisting in providing nutrition for local seniors, but they also provide a level of socialization that these seniors may not get otherwise. “My little ladies who deliver my meals are absolutely precious,” bragged Gross, “Whenever they are going to be on vacation, they call me and let me know. I can tell that they really care about me and that means a lot.”
The Council on Aging of West Florida’s Meals on Wheels complies with nutrition standards, provides socialization, and convenience for local seniors. For more information on the Meals on Wheels program, give Council on Aging of West Florida a call at (850) 432-1475.
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4 Responses to “Meals On Wheels Makes An Impact On Local Seniors”
IN reading this I learned something that I needed to know about your food program .I’M interested trying to get your meals on wheels delivered to me I’m a senior I’m living in a senior community would like to learn more on your program .
This is a good program. You would be surprised at how many seniors depend on these meals. Deliverers, remember to say something nice as well. They need that just as much.
Good people taking time out from their lives, to help better the lives of those in need.
The Council on aging does wonderful kind things for so many older people! They are a huge source of information and help to so many. When my mother was alive they gave me answers to so many questions and so much help…they even had someone who could stay with her so I could shop for us! Thank you so much for all you do!