The Meals on Wheels program is a nutrition program for frail elderly persons living in Hall County.
Approximately 410 seniors receive hot lunches delivered by friendly volunteers each Monday through Friday. For some seniors, this daily visit may be the only social interaction they have during the day. We have several recipients in the Lula Area that benefit from this community effort.
MARCH FOR MEALS , a month long celebration bringing awareness to the needs in the community and showcase the successes of the “Older Americans Act” and expand the volunteer network in your community.
On March 22, 1972, President Richard Nixon signed into law a measure that amended the Older Americans Act of 1965 and established a national nutrition program for seniors 60 years and older. For more than 45 years, these critical programs – commonly referred to as Meals on Wheels – have delivered more than just nutritious meals to homebound seniors in virtually every community across the country. And, the dedicated staff and volunteers who deliver these meals each week provide a vital lifeline and connection to the community, which are sometimes all it takes to keep our senior neighbors at home, where they want to be.
Meals on Wheels programs have come together each March since 2002 to celebrate this proven collaboration of local community organizations, businesses, all levels of government and compassionate individuals to ensure that our seniors are not forgotten. By volunteering, donating or speaking out, you can ensure the seniors in your neighborhood can live more healthy, happy and independent lives at home, where they want to be.
Volunteers are also able to make referrals to staff when they notice that clients may have other social services needs. When a senior begins receiving meals, staff ensures that they have working smoke detectors and a numbered mailbox.
The Meals on Wheels program is nationally accredited through the Meals on Wheels Association of America.
To volunteer or make a donation;
Community Service Center Director
Phillippa Lewis Moss
430 Prior Street SE
Gainesville, GA 30501
Phone: 770-503-3330
Fax: 770-503-3344
pmoss@gainesville.org
Meals on Wheels Program, making a difference in your community!
