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Dallas County Meals on Wheels volunteers and staff delivered extra meals on Wednesday to get its homebound seniors through the weekend.
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Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County delivered shelf-stable meals to seniors just in case they aren t able to make deliveries later in the week because of the winter weather.
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In Collin County, the service is suspended on Thursday and Friday, but seniors were given emergency meals and power outage kits. Volunteers also hope to deliver extra winter weather resources on Saturday.
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Dallas County Meals on Wheels volunteers and staff delivered extra meals on Wednesday to get its homebound seniors through the weekend.
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Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County delivered shelf-stable meals to seniors just in case they aren t able to make deliveries later in the week because of the winter weather.
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In Collin County, the service is suspended on Thursday and Friday, but seniors were given emergency meals and power outage kits. Volunteers also hope to deliver extra winter weather resources on Saturday.
DallasVolunteers are making every effort to assist some of the most needy residents of North Texas in getting ready for the winter storm.
Dallas County Meals on Wheels
In Dallas County, the Visiting Nurses Association offers a program called Meals on Wheels.
Approximately 5,200 homebound elders and disabled persons are served by the organization every weekday throughout the county. That’s on top of those receiving hospice care.
Approximately 300 staff members and volunteers are needed to distribute those meals every day.
The VNA prepared extra meals and provided heaters to individuals who needed them on Wednesday since they didn’t want to risk having those people on the roads on Thursday and Friday.
“Today, we are preparing the hot supper that was scheduled to be served to them. Additionally, each customer will receive a breakfast bag. We try to get ready for the holidays and bad weather in the fall, so every customer gets a five-pack of our shelf-stable meals to eat on Thursday and Friday,” said Jennifer Austin, executive director of Development and Communications for the VNA.
Dallas County volunteers will still call their clients to see how they are doing even if they won’t be delivering food.
In order to respond quickly to any situations, staff will also be working remotely.
What People Are Saying: One volunteer in Dallas County is Andrew Astmann.
“You develop a rapport with a handful of your clients,” he stated. “It s a good service that a lot of people need.”
Richard Henry and Maria Gonzalez expressed their gratitude for the food and the opportunity to socialize.
“People tend to forget about you as you become older. Therefore, it’s crucial to know that there are people out there that genuinely care and give of their time.
Go Further:The VNA is constantly in need of volunteers to assist on the routes because it’s a large business. Visit volunteer.vnatexas.org to learn more or to offer assistance.
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Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County
On Wednesday, hundreds of volunteers in Tarrant County gave clients extra shelf-stable meals in case they couldn’t deliver on Thursday and Friday.
On its Facebook page, the organization posted pictures of two elderly people who were quite grateful.
Meals on Wheels Collin County
Due to the possibility of snow and ice, Collin County’s Meals on Wheels program will be temporarily halted on Thursday and Friday.
There, volunteers prepared seniors for the storm by delivering power outage kits and emergency shelf-stable meals.
To keep everyone safe, the kits come with supplies including batteries, power banks, and flashlights.
“We prioritize the safety of our seniors and volunteers, and halting meal deliveries during dangerous weather conditions allows us to focus on proactive support,” said Marzella Tyson, CEO. “Thank you to our community of supporters who have helped equip our senior neighbors with meals and emergency resources ahead of this bad weather.”
How You Can Help: In order to provide elders with more cold weather services, the organization is also seeking additional volunteers on Saturday at 9 a.m.
“We want to remind our community to stay safe, stay informed, and reach out to us if you know or see a senior in need,” Tyson stated.
Visit mealsonwheelscc.org to learn more or to offer assistance.
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Meals on Wheels Denton County
On its website, the Denton County nonprofit notes that meals are not delivered during icy conditions or on significant holidays, but it did not elaborate on its preparations for this week’s winter storm.
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Interviews with Dallas County Meals on Wheels administrators, volunteers, and clients provided the information for this report. Wheeled Meals Collin County issued a press statement. On its Facebook page, Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County posted an update. On its website, the Denton County organization’s information was mentioned.
Interviews with Dallas County Meals on Wheels administrators, volunteers, and clients provided the information for this report. Wheeled Meals Collin County issued a press statement. On its Facebook page, Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County posted an update. On its website, the Denton County organization’s information was mentioned.
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