Meals On Wheels and More

Meals on wheels has become one of the things I enjoy most in life! My wife and I have been doing it for about two years now and it seems like every time we go on a deliver run it becomes more and more rewarding.
Not only do I get to know the neighborhoods we are delivering in better but I also get to know the people who live there. The folks we deliver to have become friends and the feeling you get from seeing them week after week is like nothing else.
I would suggest you all go out and do something like this as it makes you fee like a million bucks! Meals on Wheels is a great organization and they do great things!

Meals on Wheels is such a positive organization doing such good for our city. I’ve worked with their coordinating team to set up volunteer opportunities and every time I communicate with them they are always so helpful and professional.

Do you need more out of life? You’ll hear that volunteering is a secret pathway to improving the soul, and it is. Yes, I’m giving back, but I’m getting sooo much in return. I’m barely doing anything. Yes, it’s my lunchtime and my gas, but these people make you realize how much more there is to life.
I’ve been volunteering for years, probably close to 5 years now. I don’t even think about it. I just show up on Tuesdays. If I can’t make it, I can call and ask for a substitute. But I have regular clients that I see so I form a bond with them inadvertently. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve made off-​the-​clock stops to say hello or if they need a little help somewhere. The hardest part is when someone just disappears off my route without an explanation.
Everyone is so appreciative of the weekly contact. I think it’s more about the 5 minutes I spend with them than the food. And I’ve heard that from many of my clients. I enjoy seeing them as much as they enjoy me delivering food. Miss Rosa was a client that always had the biggest smile and kindest disposition (even though she was very ill and couldn’t walk) and would always be sure to ask me about current events in my life. Miss Evelyn always complements my shoes and my outfit and blesses me for my service. Mr Melvin is always down to give me a good chuckle and ask me how I’m doing. There’s a little boy on my route that always wants to grab the food for his mama and tell me I’m beautiful. The list goes on. I’m so blessed to have them all in my life.
And when I’m having a bad day or upset over something, I’m reminded that I have more than these people and yet they’re happy every time I see them. Most of them anyways.
It just takes a little bit of your time and you’ll be rewarded ten-​fold.

I have been a meals on wheels volunteer for almost a year now. I found out about it through my job, so there is a group of us that switch off and once a week we deliver meals to clients. Clients are typically older people that can not make meals for themselves any longer. I love what meals on wheels does for people and the organization that they have is doing so much good. They always need volunteers here and anyone can literally use their lunch break to do this. It is really easy and takes little time out of your day. I usually pick up my meals slightly after 11 am and then it takes me about 30 minutes to make the deliveries. This little effort makes a big difference for some. If you have considered volunteering I would absolutely recommend it!

I’m a volunteer meal delivery driver once a week. I’ve been with MOW for over two years and I love it! If you are looking for a fulfilling and fun volunteer job this is for you. I love interacting with my clients and putting a smile on their face! MOW needs volunteers so come on out and help us!!!

I noticed that the lock on one of my meals on wheels clients doors was pretty flimsy and asked her if she would like for me to reinforce it and make it a little more burglar proof.
Without missing a beat this frail, sweet old lady whispered in my ear, «don’t tell any of the folks at meals on wheels but I keep a pistol by the bed along with some bleach in case a robber gets blood on my beautiful rug». — No need for you to do anything to the lock but thank you, she said. :)
Gotta love Texas ladies.
This is just one example but I’ve had great experiences with Meals on Wheels and I’d recommend it to anyone who has a few hours a month to help out elderly folks in Central texas. You are bound to meet some interesting people and you’ll be surprised by how much you take away from the experience.
Just make sure to call before you drop by the house.