I feel good providing much needed meals during the pandemic. Doing this one thing gives me purpose and I like it.
I feel good providing much needed meals during the pandemic. Doing this one thing gives me purpose and I like it.
Springwell’s mission is to provide comprehensive services to seniors, individuals with disabilities and those who provide care, guided by a commitment to an individual’s right to live independently in the community. Springwell provides diverse services in a variety of settings and communities to thousands of people every year.
Springwell is an essential part of the social safety net for thousands of older adults each year, and we are continuing to provide the services that are helping them stay safe and in their homes during this challenging time.
Springwell’s Home-Delivered Meals Program is an important introduction to many older adults about the services that can help them maintain independence. It is also a vital part of the food security safety net that has been challenged in recent years, facing unique and unanticipated challenges, including significant staffing issues. Springwell responded by recruiting volunteers who are willing to provide home delivery of meals.
Springwell has more than 40 years of experience working with volunteers. One thing we know for sure is that kindness matters. Because of Springwell Volunteers: People are less lonely. People are less anxious. People can get to important medical appointments. People feel heard. People are able to enjoy a healthy meal in a friendly environment. People know someone cares.
Each volunteer is screened to determine their interests, trained and carefully matched with a senior in the community. Program managers are always available to answer volunteers’ questions and handle any concerns that may arise.