By Debra McLaughlin
Volunteer drivers, John Suddell and Jim Mullins, arrive every Wednesday morning like clockwork at Meals-on-Wheels, Inc. of Greenwich. Together, they deliver nutritious prepared meals to a multitude of clients. In their brown paper bags are loaves of sourdough bread and fresh fruit as a supplement to their clients’ daily meal service.
Friends volunteer together for many reasons:
* Strengthen a friendship by committing to a shared activity
* Build a sense of purpose by working for something meaningful
* Share skills, experiences and perspectives
* Broaden the network of people in your community who share your interests
And what do you get from friends volunteering together – a stronger and more connected community. We’d be remiss at Meals-on-Wheels not to take a moment to thank all of our incredible volunteers for being a part of our community. Our work is vast and our volunteers are irreplaceable.
Meals-on-Wheels volunteers deliver roughly 2,400 prepared meals per month to our home delivery clients. About 265 weekend meals per month to preschool children. And nearly 460 meals per month to children at the Horizon at Brunswick Program. For the preschool children and the Horizon children, Meals-on-Wheels covers 100% of the cost.
If you would like to learn more about volunteering or becoming a client at Meals-on-Wheels, please reach out to us at 203-869-1312, email us at mealsonwheelsgreenwich@outlook.com or visit us at https://mealsonwheelsofgreenwich.org/. Together, we’ll continue to provide more than just a meal.
