MAcomb County issued the following announcement on Sept. 9.
The Macomb Community Action Office of Senior Services is sending a call for action out to Macomb County residents and businesses asking them to consider becoming a volunteer for the Meals on Wheels program.
The call for action is motivated by gaps within the program’s delivery routes created by the departure of “snowbird volunteers.” It is the goal of the Office of Senior Services to fill these gaps as soon as possible. Macomb County has the largest Meals on Wheel program in the state of Michigan.
Meals are delivered Monday through Friday to over 1,800 seniors. Meals on Wheels is a national program designed for older adults who are homebound and unable to prepare meals for themselves. Volunteers that deliver for Meals on Wheels give seniors a nutritious meal and also provide a welfare check to ensure they are safe. Volunteers can deliver as many times a week as they like. Delivery routes are available in several areas.
All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age or be accompanied by a parent or authorized adult. All volunteers will be required to pass a background check. If planning to help deliver meals, please plan to use your own vehicle and to be on the road for an estimated two hours. Delivery drivers must have a valid driver’s license and proof of current insurance.
To volunteer, contact the Macomb Community Action Office of Senior Services at (586) 469-5228 or fill out the registration form online at mca.macombgov.org.
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