As we embrace the cooler weather this fall, I want to take a moment to connect with you and remind everyone to stay safe and warm. The changing seasons bring beautiful transformations, but they also remind us to take care of ourselves and each other. Please ensure your homes are cozy and well-heated, and don’t forget to bundle up in layers when you step outside. Your well-being is our top priority.
I also want to share that our homebound participants will be receiving additional emergency meals for potential severe weather or unexpected circumstances that impede our ability to deliver meals. These meals are not just about nourishment; they are a gesture of care and community, ensuring that everyone has access to necessities during harsher weather months.
Lastly, I want to make sure everyone is aware and prepared for the 3 November closures. All Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels services and dining centers will be closed on November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. The Meals on Wheels team and I would like to thank and honor our veterans for their service. Services and dining sites will also be closed on the 28th and 29th to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause. Extra frozen meals will be distributed, if requested, in advance to accommodate for the 3 closures. Services and centers will resume as usual after these closures.
