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Meals On Wheels is a volunteer-based nonprofit agency. We are totally
supported by donations from individuals, churches and businesses.
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Volunteering brings great personal satisfaction to many people. You can be
that person who makes a. difference. If you would like to help, call (864)
487-2730.
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Cherokee County Meals On Wheels has been delivering
meals to homebound and elderly county residents since 1984. Meals On
Wheels is a community sponsored service for people who live alone and
have trouble preparing their own hot meals. A delicious and nutritious
hot noon meal is delivered to the homebound Monday through Friday. Meals
are planned by professional cooks and delivered by dedicated volunteers.
It takes more than 150 volunteers each week to make sure all our
recipients get their meals.
If you would like to volunteer, call (864) 487-2730, or
CLICK HERE and fill out our online form.
We have lots of opportunities to volunteer, such as:
Route Drivers
Volunteer drivers spend one lunch hour a week delivering meals to those
unable to leave their homes. It's not just the delivery of a hot,
nutritious meal that is important. Volunteer drivers check on each
individual's well-being and share a friendly word with each of our
recipients. Each town route takes an hour. Some country routes take a
little longer.
Substitute Drivers
Sometimes several regular drivers find their business or activities
prevent them from taking their regular route. Substitute drivers agree
to be "on call" for the route in need.
Packers
Packing the meals requires approximately two hours per week. Hours are 9
a.m. until 11 a.m. They pack the hot meals for the drivers to pick up
and distribute.
Lunch Servers
Requires about two hours a week to help fill lunch containers for each
recipient.
Office Volunteers
Volunteers to assist with mailings, newsletters, birthday cards, data
management and entry. Volunteers to help answer the phones.
If you would like to volunteer, call (864)
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