Meals on Wheels Needs Food

While the local temperatures aren’t yet what we think of when we think of winter, Meals on Wheels-Anderson has to start planning now for those months that tend to bring inclement weather.

The program is asking for donations of Shelf Stable Meals that can be distributed over the next couple of months to each recipient. These “bagged meals” contain ready-to-eat soup (no water needed), a granola/nutrition bar, a pack of raisins, a can of fruit and a single serving can or box of juice packaged in a gallon-sized zippered plastic bag.

Meals on Wheels would like to collect enough Shelf Stable Meals to ensure each recipient receives at least three of these “care packages” during the winter months. With nearly 600 recipients, the organization needs to receive at least 1,800 meals.

Meals on Wheels is seeking church groups, schools, clubs or service organizations who would like to collect and package these items for distribution this winter. Donations of packaged meals can be received at the Meals on Wheels office at 105 S. Fant Street in Anderson.

Meals on Wheels relies solely on donations received from the community for its day-to-day operations and receives no federal or state funding. For more information about how to package shelf stable meals or other volunteer opportunities, please contact Jeanie Campbell at 864-225-6800.