Meals on Wheels now servicing all of Manchester

A year and a half ago, Manchester seniors south of the village were unable to receive Meals on Wheels because of a lack of drivers and instead could only receive shelf-safe food through the mail. Laura Seyfried, director of the Community Resource Center, reports that the Manchester area now has four part-time volunteer drivers and homebound seniors in all sections of the Manchester area can receive hot meals through Meals on Meals.

Are you a homebound senior, 60+ who is unable to prepare meals or do you know of someone who is? The county program, run out of the Chelsea Senior Center, delivers meals to home-bound seniors in Chelsea five days a week and in Manchester two days per week. If you know of someone who could benefit from a friendly check-in and a hot meal delivered, call the Chelsea Senior Center at 734-475-9242 for more information. There is a $3/meal suggested donation. 

Individuals can receive meals on a temporary or permanent basis. If you know someone who is recovering from an illness or surgery, please refer them as well!

The Senior Nutrition Program is Supported by Area Agency on Aging 1B and Washtenaw County OCED in partnership with the Chelsea School District.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.