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Meals on Wheels - What We Do and Who We Serve
on Wheels has been operating out of the basement of Washington Apartments since 1993. It serves clients in Barre City, Barre Town, Berlin, Orange, Washington and Williamstown with meals on a daily basis. Various members of Rotary volunteer their time weekly to package the meals for delivery by the drivers. One of the main goals of MOWCVT is to help people live independently in their homes for as long as possible.
The meals meet the nutritional guidelines set forth in the Older Americans Act. The Older Americans Act provides that all meals come with one-third of the daily nutrients of protein, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Calcium, and whole grains. Just as important, our meals come with a daily safety check and a friendly face.
Meals on Wheels currently serves 173 individual clients, 162 who are over 60. From January to December 2002, 48,678 meals were served. Partial funding for meals comes from the federal government's Older Americans Nutrition Program Act of 1965 through the Central Vermont Council on Aging. The reimbursement rate for these meals is currently $6.50 per meal. Clients are not charged for meals, but a donation is asked for. No has been denied service because of their inability to donate. To help cover costs of meals, mileage cost reimbursement for drivers and other overhead expenses, fundraising and grants are used to generate additional revenue.
How can you help? Meals on Wheels Central Vermont is in constant need of volunteers as drivers, kitchen help and dining room help. There is also a need for volunteers with marketing experience to help with fundraising. If you are unable to volunteer, but would like to make a donation to the program, adequate funding is also much needed. If you are interested in volunteering to deliver the meals, help in the kitchen or the dining room, you can email Bob bob@mealsonwheelscentralvt.org or call (802) 479-9175.
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