Kristi’s Update

Happy Independence Day to all of you! I’d like to consider all of July as Independence Month here at Meals on Wheels. Our mission is to help keep seniors independent and in their own homes by providing a daily nutritious meal that requires no preparation and no cleanup. Our Home Care Services sister agency works […]

Kristi’s Update

I recently stumbled onto some nostalgic photos and info in our computer system; most notable for me was the logo I’ve included on the right. When Senior Life Resources began its work in 1974 as Benton-Franklin Council on Aging, the meals program was called Bread ‘n Butter. At that time, funding was available for only […]

Kristi’s Update

Every May, the nation is reminded to celebrate Older Americans Month. Here at Meals on Wheels, I’d like to think we celebrate older Americans every day by serving meals and providing social contact for our senior participants. In addition, the volunteers who provide service to our participants are largely seniors themselves: 3/4 of our volunteers […]

Kristi’s Update

What a relief it is that spring is finally here! We’re no longer obsessing about our weather and worrying if snowy conditions are safe for volunteers to attempt delivery. Although there’s no way to return our newly-gray hair back to its original state, we’re certainly feeling more optimistic and light-hearted here. Our mood at Meals […]

Kristi’s Update

As I’m writing this newsletter, I’m so grateful to look out my window and see no new snow falling from the sky!  It’s true that we have small mountains of snow piled on the edges of our parking lot, but the parking lot itself is bare and safe, thanks to the diligent efforts of our […]