LACEY – The governing body recognized the 50th anniversary of the federally funded Meals on Wheels program.
It’s the only program “specifically to meet the nutritional and social needs of older adults. Drivers in Ocean County are not only the backbone of the program locally but Ocean County Meals on Wheels programs provide nutritious meals to seniors and individuals with disabilities and work to aid those impacted by isolation,” Mayor Mark Dykoff said.
The remainder of the month was designated to honor the program and the Older Americans Act Nutrition Program and notes awareness of the Meals on Wheels program and program volunteers.
Township Business Administrator/Clerk Veronica Laureigh said 1,629 seniors were eligible for the Meals on Wheels program in Ocean County which serves over 240,000 meals six days a week. “The cost to deliver each meal is over $10 and COVID-19 only exasperated the need and services for the shut ins and lonely seniors. They are always looking for volunteers. We budget money for Meals on Wheels to help support the county program that helps those seniors in our town.”
