Three Local Mayors Help Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches Deliver Meals to Homebound Seniors

Deliveries Part of Annual March for Meals Campaign
 
Three mayors of Palm Beach County communities joined Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches in delivering meals to homebound seniors last month as part of the annual March for Meals, a national campaign designed to bring attention to the senior hunger crisis in America.

Joining the local Meals on Wheels volunteers in delivering were West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio, Palm Beach County Mayor Priscilla Taylor and Lake Worth Mayor Pam Triolo. The mayors represent all three communities currently served by Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches. 

Lake Worth Mayor Pam Triolo (right) with Lana Waldner

“We very grateful to the three mayors for taking time out of their busy schedules to help us deliver meals,” said Executive Director Charlie Ring. “Through their visits, the mayors saw first hand just how much homebound seniors in our community appreciate the efforts of our volunteers, who bring nutritious noon-time meals and a bit of companionship five days a week.”

A national initiative of the Meals on Wheels Association of America, March for Meals is designed to bring attention to the 6.5 million seniors in the country who are in need of daily nutritious meals. Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches is a local affiliate of the national organization, serving residents in the West Palm Beach and Lake Worth areas.

The Mayors March for Meals in Palm Beach County was featured in local newspaper coverage as well as in segments on two local television stations.

About Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches
Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches is a non-profit organization dedicated to nourishing and enriching the lives of the homebound in the West Palm Beach and Lake Worth areas. An affiliate of the Meals on Wheels Association of America, the organization provides nutritious mid-day meals to those who are unable prepare their own.  A community-based organization, Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches relies on local residents for both financial support and for volunteers, and operates without government funding.