By Debra McLaughlin
Long story short, food prices remain high, and COVID assistance is depleted. These combined facts burden Meals-on-Wheels clients. So we strive to deliver not only nutritious prepared meals, but we also deliver fresh bread and fruit to those we help. Every two weeks these additional fresh items are brought to our clients by compassionate and dedicated volunteer drivers. Meals-on-Wheels’ goal is to always support our clients, oftentimes with the help of other organizations in the community.
Examples of this help over the last four years include the supplement fresh bread Meals-on-Wheels delivers to our clients from COBS Bread Bakery and the fresh fruit we deliver from Neighbor to Neighbor food pantry.
Fresh baked bread offers carbohydrates for energy, fiber for digestion and essential vitamins like B vitamins for energy metabolism. Fresh fruit provides vitamins, minerals and fiber that support overall health and boost immunity. Fresh fruit is low in calories and high in antioxidants to help protect the body from damage. COBS Bread is located on Riverside Lane in Greenwich and bakes with quality ingredients and scratch baking techniques to create that warm, buttery smell and happy feeling when you walk into COBS Bread. COBS Bread provides a wonderful discount on the bread we purchase in bulk.
We thank COBS Bread for their gracious generosity!
Neighbor to Neighbor is located on E. Putnam Ave in Greenwich on the Christ Church campus. This incredible organization operates a “client choice” food pantry, designed to resemble a small grocery store. Clients select their own food from a healthy array of protein, fruits, vegetables, grains, cereals, eggs, and milk. Neighbor to Neighbor allows Meals-on-Wheels to buy at a discount for our clients fresh bananas, apples and oranges.
We thank Neighbor to Neighbor for their compassionate contributions!
Our volunteer drivers dedicate their time week after week to bring nutritious prepared foods, fresh bread and fruit to our clients. and often Volunteers reduce isolation and provide a safety net for those living alone by building meaningful relationships with them. Meals-on-Wheels helps nourish both the body and spirit of our clients. Last month our drivers made 1,644 deliveries to Meals-on-Wheels clients.
For 64 years now, Meals-on-Wheels provides essential nutrition to homebound individuals who are unable to prepare meals for themselves. We help recipients maintain their health and independence, reducing hospital visits and long-term care facility admissions. Thank you for being a part of our Meals-on-Wheels community. We’ll continue bringing new solutions and ask for the help of other organizations in the community to accomplish this.
Together, we’ll continue to provide more than just a meal.
Meals-on-Wheels is here to help, and our services are accessible to all residents of Greenwich. For our home delivered meals to people who are unable to shop and cook for themselves, there are no income restrictions, no medical referrals required, and no complicated forms to complete. We deliver fully prepared, nutritious meals for any length of time. Our daily two-meal service for lunch and dinner is $7 per day, and one meal a day service is $5.50. You have the flexibility to choose the days you want meals delivered. We’re here to make your life easier, one meal at a time. Reach out to us at 203-869-1312 or mealsonwheelsgreenwich@outlook.com.
If you would like to become a volunteer at Meals-on-Wheels, please contact us at 203-869-1312 or mealsonwheelsgreenwich@outlook.com. You can also visit our website at https://mealsonwheelsofgreenwich.org/.
