Become a Meals on Wheels Volunteer!

Volunteers are at the heart of the Deupree Community Meals on Wheels program. Individuals of all ages donate their time to deliver more than 500 meals each day. Every bit as important as the food is the fellowship that comes with meal delivery.

Volunteers go the extra mile to make sure that clients are taken care of. Some volunteers even take their own lunch hours to deliver meals, simply because they feel it’s important to give back to the community. Often, a volunteer will sit with a client for a minute or two, chatting about the Reds or looking at pictures of the grandchildren.

“I love delivering these meals. I know I am doing something that really helps. People look forward to my visit and the few minutes of conversation. I always think, ‘this could have been my mother,’” says Steve Fisk, Meals on Wheels Volunteer.

The program is always looking for permanent and substitute volunteers to deliver meals. All volunteer drivers must have a car and valid driver license. Orientation and training are provided, as well as a free lunch on days volunteers make deliveries.