Meals on Wheels of NEPA Serves Smiles to Seniors

Meals on Wheels of NEPA celebrated National Humor Month by delivering more than 700 sets of postcards depicting food puns to their home-bound clients. Local artist Kathleen McHugh designed the illustrations featured on the front of the cards. This project was made possible by a Humor Therapy Fund Grant from the Scranton Area Community Foundation.

“By creating these cards, the Agency’s goal was to improve the moods of the clients it serves and remind them they are not alone,” said Kristen Kosin, Executive Director. “Meals on Wheels of NEPA is often a primary source of contact for clients, and even the smallest bit of humor can brighten someone’s day.”

Meals on Wheels of NEPA supports the independent living of home-bound seniors and disabled persons through the delivery of nutrition and supportive services. Each day, the Agency’s clients, whose life circumstances make it difficult or impossible for them to prepare needed nourishment, receive a hot meal delivered by volunteers. In addition to keeping these seniors well-nourished, the Agency often provides the only human contact many home-bound individuals experience each day. Meals on Wheels of NEPA has been in existence since 1969, and to date, has served over 5 million meals.

Meals on Wheels Community Services of NEPA Announces Take-Out Dinner Fundraising Event

Meals on Wheels of NEPA announces that it will hold a take-out dinner fundraiser on Friday, April 8. This lent-friendly meal features cod piccata served with brown rice, carrots, broccoli, and a dinner roll for just $15. Patrons are also able to purchase a meal for a Meals on Wheels of NEPA client for $5. All proceeds benefit the programming of Meals on Wheels of NEPA.

Tickets for the take-out dinner will be on sale from Monday, March 21 until Monday, April 4. Tickets are available online at mealsonwheelsnepa.org or by calling 570-346-2421. Dinners will be distributed from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 8 at the Meals on Wheels of NEPA office located at 541 Wyoming Ave, Scranton. Meals must be purchased in advance.

Meals on Wheels of NEPA supports the independent living of homebound seniors and disabled persons through the delivery of nutrition and supportive services. Each day, the Agency’s clients, whose life circumstances make it difficult or impossible for them to prepare needed nourishment, receive a hot meal delivered by volunteers. In addition to keeping these seniors well-nourished, the Agency often provides the only human contact many homebound individuals experience each day. Meals on Wheels of NEPA has been in existence since 1969, and to date, has served over 5 million meals.