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TIP OF THE WEEK |
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Did you know? Meals on Wheels has over 30 corporations that volunteer during their lunch hour? We partner with local offices who agree to deliver a route once a week, or bi-monthly. The offices rotate the responsibilties, get a chance to volunteer during the work day and promote teamwork! One volunteer says:
"We have built additional understanding with co-workers. We feel a real attachment to the clients we serve and we look forward to seeing them each week."
Do you know anyone interested in possibly joining our team of corporate volunteers? Contact Jan at janice@mowgvl.org
**Share your insiders' secrets and experiences with other volunteers. Email your tips to SherylD@mowgvl.org** |
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT |
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 Caring for the Carolinas
Our beloved volunteer Mrs. Jannett Arnold is the May recipient of the Caring for the Carolinas award presented by WSPA News Channel 7. She serves as an inspiration to all of us.
Jannett began volunteering at Meals on Wheels in June 1971, and on May 17th she will be celebrating her 97th birthday. Thank you Jannett for the years you have spent vounteering. We are blessed to have you in our lives! |
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Jan's Corner: Attention Delivery Volunteers!
If a meal recipient does not answer the door (even if they make a habit of not answering the door) please call Meals on Wheels every time. We will call them or their family to make sure they have not fallen or are ill to the point that they cannot get to the door. Also, please never leave a meal outside.
Take a look at the open routes and office volunteer spots that are needing to be filled!
NOTE: Orientation Date Change: Thursday, May 29 at 9:30 a.m. |
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Wheels for Meals Photos
We would like to thank you again for supporting Wheels for Meals. The event was a blast! To relive the fun times, have a look at the photo gallery. |
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Sign Up For SunTrust and Help MOW!
SunTrust Bank currently has a promotion that will donate $100 to the charity of your choice when you open a checking account! We would love for you to support SunTrust and help Meals on Wheels at the same time. For more information, click here. |
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Meals on Wheels will be Closed...
Monday, May 26th for Memorial Day.
Frozen meals will be sent out on Thursday, May 22nd and Friday, May 23rd to all clients. | |
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| Seniors Walk!
It's time again for the annual Senior's Walk held on the beautiful campus of Furman University. The festivities begin at 9am on Thursday May, 22nd at Furmans Paladin Stadium. Join in for a one-mile walk, a three-mile walk, or just to enjoy the Spring morning! Lunch will be available after the walk.
For more information, call the Recreation District at 288-6470 |
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 BI-LO Charity Classic June 7th begins the 25th BI-LO Charity Classic Golf Tournament! BI-LO and Meals on Wheels have enjoyed a long and cherished relationship since the inception of the BI-LO Charity Classic 25 years ago. The BI-LO Charity Classic is the brainchild of a group of Greenville businessmen including former BI-LO President Bill Yingling and former Meals on Wheels chairmen Dean Anderson and Larry Greer. While initially started to support Meals on Wheels, the tournalment (the largest one-day charity golf tournament in the United States) now benefits more than 500 nonprofit organizations dedicated to hunger relief, educational opportunities, and health and well being of children. In 2007, the tournament raised more than 5.5 million dollars! |
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Spinx Run Fest to benefit Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels is excited to be the beneficiary of this years' Spinx Run Fest, October 25, 2008. Sponsorship opportunities are now available. For sponsorship information, please contact Joe Hammond 346-3467 or joehammond@bellsouth.net. For event information go to www.spinxrunfest.com. |
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Office Projects
General Office/Phone: We need volunteers willing to help out with making phone calls and working on the computer one day a week for an hour or two in the afternoon. Please contact Rebecca at 233-6565 x213 or rebecca@mowgvl.org
Volunteer Receptionist: 1-4:30pm
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Delivery Volunteers
It takes over 100 volunteers each day to deliver 1500 meals to Greenville County's homebound residents. If you want to know more about meal delivery, please contact Jan Dewar at 864-233-6565 x216 or Janice@mowgvl.org
Open Routes:
Monday Sullivan St. Area
Tuesday Piedmont area (meals picked up at Piedmont Baptist Church)
Ware Place
County Home
Mauldin
Slater/Marietta
Edwards
Fieldcrest Village
Wednesday Woodside Mill
Edwards Road
Dunean Mill Area
Perry Ave
Thursday Lee Rd/Tayors
Ware Place
Judson/Welcome
Wade Hampton
Friday Welcom/White Horse Rd.
Parker Area
E. North Street
S. Augusta
Fountain Inn
Academy By-Pass
Taylors/Greer
Laurens Rd/Gower Area
Wade Hampton
Ware Place
Travelers Rest
Substitutes Substitute drivers needed M-F in all areas of Greenville County!!!
Groups We can create a route for your company or group on a 1 time or routine basis
Remember...This list changes constantly! Anyone interested in delivering meals, please contact Jan at Janice@mowgvl.org or call 233-6565 x-216 |
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New Volunteer Orientation
Interested in "doing lunch" with homebound neighbors across the county? In as little as one hour, you can provide a hot meal and hope to those who need it most! Volunteers of all ages welcome. To learn more, please join us for a 30-minute orientation session. Refreshments will be provided.
Next Orientation: Thursday, May 29th
Please call 233-6565 or e-mail meals@mowgvl.org to attend the orientation
All orientations are at 9:30am at Meals on Wheels (15 Oregon Street, Greenville, SC)
Remaining 2008 Dates:
Thursday, May 29th Thursday, June 26th
Tuesday, July 22nd Thursday, August 28th
Tuesday, September 23rd Thursday, October 23rd
Tuesday, November 18th |
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Delivery / Pick-up Courier
Volunteers deliver meals from MOW to a central location in outlying areas for other volunteers to pick up and deliver. Volunteers also pick up donated baked goods from area grocery stores, restaurants, and bakeries and deliver them to MOW.
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE:
Every Tuesday (And as Substitutes M-F): Volunteer needed to pick up meals at our location, then deliver to Travelers Rest Baptist Church where drivers will meet you in the parking lot to deliver to meal recipients.
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DONATE
MAGNETS: We can use magnets like the ones off phone books, and other promotions.
PAPER: We are in need of donated paper to use for route sheets - printed on one side, neat and clean, no tears, folds, wrinkles or staples. Out of date, unused letterhead is ideal.
CANNED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES: Host a food Drive to benefit Meals on Wheels. Download our Food Drive tools at www.mealsonwheelsgreenville.org/donate/to_donate.shtml |
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FRIENDLY REMINDERS |
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IF YOU HAVE...
*Concerns of any kind about a recipient
*Direction changes or delivery information
Please call Rebecca Rebecca@mowgvl.org 233-6565 x-213 or Adrianne adrianned@mowgvl.org 233-6565 x-225
HOT MEALS V. COLD DRINKS...
Remember to keep hot meals separate from cold drinks and cold meals. It is all about food safety!
BYOC
We encourage volunteers to bring their own insulated containers. A larger one for your hot meals (perhaps on wheels) and a smaller one for cold/frozen meals and cold beverages. Using your own container ensures that there will always be one available for you and that it is clean! It also eliminates the need to return to MOW after your route to return coolers which saves you time and mileage.
NEED A DAY OFF?
Pl ease let us know if you are unable to volunteer on your regular day due to vacation, illness, or for any other reason so we may arrange for a substitute. If you have arranged for your own substitute, THANK YOU! but still let us know who will be filling your shoes.
SUBSTITUTE LIST AVAILABLE
If you have not done so, please pick up a list of substitues for your route at the reception desk. |
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1 in 4 meals is made possible by a grant from
 
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Meals on Wheels enhances the quality of life of homebound individuals by providing nutritious meals, personal contact and related services.
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