Meals on Wheels
Around 150 volunteers
deliver almost 1,500 hot meals every week in Davidson County. Over a four-month period this year, Meals on Wheels volunteers
have been responsible for saving two lives (March 2 and July 1), and rescuing three seniors who had fallen and lay helpless
on the floor (March 7, April 13, and July 1). One of those who fell indicated that she had lain there for around 40 hours!
In all of these potentially fatal events, it was the Meals on Wheels volunteers who saved the day simply by being present
and checking on the homebound.
Davidson County Senior Services is currently in need
of volunteers to deliver meals in the Denton and Silver Valley areas. Delivering a route takes around two hours, and can be
done with a friend, spouse, or child/grandchild. It can be done once-a-week, once every-other-week, or as a substitute. Delivering
meals provides a great opportunity for quality time with those you love, while reaching out to care for those in your community.
According to a study done by the Cleveland Clinic and cited in the Thomasville Times, “some of the health
benefits often associated with volunteering include lower blood pressure, increased self-esteem, lower levels of depression
and stress, and greater satisfaction with life.” When an individual volunteers to help others, they benefit themselves
as well.
If you would like to know more about volunteering, call Chris at 336.474.2646 or
email chris.bitterman@davidsoncountync.gov.
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