There are seniors in McLennan, Falls, and Hill counties who don't have the physical ability to sustain themselves at their home with nourishing food. One senior we visited has oxygen tubes and a walker to slowly move around. Imagine trying to shop and cook with these conditions.
The Solution
Meals on Wheels Waco's mission is to help seniors stay in their homes by bringing them one nutritious meal five days a week. This is way cheaper than a nursing home or a hospital stay and allows them to continue living in the comfort and privacy of their home. But, it's not just the food we bring, it's also the relational connection and the ability to make sure they are still able to physically get around.
We can't do this alone
Cooking 850+ meals and delivering them to seniors spread across 1,000+ square miles is a huge task that can only be accomplished with a team of people on a mission to help others. This is not for the faint of heart. From early mornings in the kitchen to delivering hot meals, our team of dedicated staff and volunteers make Meals on Wheels Waco move.
Would you Help Us?
We need volunteers who can help with meal delivery as well as donors who can provide financial help to be able to keep feeding more seniors.
MAKE SURE NO ONE GOES HUNGRY
We don't want to see any senior go hungry. Would you help us make sure everyone gets food?
Maintain a positive and cheerful attitude. I will take the time to introduce myself, address each client by name and greet every client with a smile.
Treat each client with dignity and kindness and respect their rights and individuality.
Respect clients’ personal space – e.g., I will not initiate hugs nor enter a client’s home without being invited in.
Respect the cultural, religious and political views of clients and refrain from imposing my cultural, religious and political views on clients.
Decline gifts, tips or monetary acknowledgments from any participant for delivery of meals except for donations to MOW.
Report my observations including but not limited to changes in appearance, behavior, environment, living conditions and/or nutritional habits to MOW either in person or through a phone call after my delivery.
Maintain the confidentiality of all client data including but not limited to a recipient’s name, home address, telephone number, age, financial and health situation.
Not take photos of/with clients and post the same on social media.
Refrain from offering medical, legal, or financial advice to clients.
Refrain from transporting clients in personal vehicles.
Follow guidance from staff regarding food safety and proper handling of client meals.
Refrain from use of inappropriate language (i.e. profanity).
Dress appropriately. I will not wear anything that may be seen as revealing, inappropriate or disrespectful by my senior clients.
Be reliable and helpful. As much as possible, I will give sufficient notice when I am unable to volunteer on my assigned day.
Give sufficient notice before I quit my volunteer work with Meals on Wheels.
