Volunteering to deliver meals to seniors through Aging Services Inc. is crucial because it
provides not only nutritious food but also vital social interaction and a sense of security
to homebound older adults who might otherwise experience isolation and loneliness,
significantly impacting their overall well-being and ability to age in their home within their
community. The brief interaction with a volunteer can be a lifeline for many seniors.
Key reasons why delivering meals to Aging Services Inc.’s home delivered meal seniors
is important.
Combats social isolation: Many seniors live alone and may lack regular social contact a
meal delivery provides a chance for conversation and human connection, which is
crucial for mental health.
Nutritional support: Volunteers can ensure seniors are receiving proper nutrition by
delivering balanced meals with 1/3 RDA for a day.
Safety checks: During deliveries, volunteers can check on the senior’s well-being,
identifying potential issues like falls or changes in health that might require further
assistance.
Promotes independence: By enabling seniors to stay in their own homes with access to
nutritious meals, meal delivery services support their ability to live independently.
Positive impact on volunteers: Volunteering to deliver meals can be personally
rewarding, providing a sense of purpose and connection to the Moore/S OKC
community.
Cost-effective healthcare solution: Studies show that ASI’s home delivered meal
programs can reduce healthcare costs by preventing unnecessary hospital admissions
and nursing home placements.
Aging Services has a waiting list in Moore of 24 seniors and South Oklahoma City of 30
seniors. We have a senior who has been on our waiting list since August, 2023 in
Moore and September, 2023 for South Oklahoma City.
We are looking for people who can volunteer for an 1 to 1.5 hours one day a week
delivering a hot home delivered meal to our home bound seniors in Moore and South
Oklahoma City. If you can volunteer more than that, we have openings Monday
through Friday. Delivery for Moore starts at the Moore Brand Center. Delivery for S.
OKC starts at Eastlake Presbyterian Church. Mileage is always reimbursed!
Here are some remarks made by our seniors receiving home delivered meals and from
those who volunteer to deliver.
Velta N. (HDM and Congregate Volunteer) states “I love coming to eat and volunteer to
prepare the home delivered meals at the senior center in Moore. I’m in my 90’s and it
keeps me young.
Angela M. (HDM recipient) states “I can’t get out anymore and I look forward to my
meals and seeing my delivery person every day. It gives me hope and something to
look forward to.
Tracy and Brian (Driver volunteers): “I’m Brian’s aide (he is a special needs senior
adult) and he loves delivering to other seniors and being part of Aging Services. He’s
made friends with all the seniors he delivers to.”
Wes (Driver Volunteer) “I love coming to the center and helping out. I deliver to the
seniors at home as often as I can and have been for a while.”
If you can help as a volunteer to deliver home delivered meals, please get in touch with
Aging Services Inc. by phone at 321-3200 or by email.
Contacts to ask for: Hayley Garcia (hgarcia@agingservicesok.org) or Tammy Vaughn
(tvaughn@agingservicesok.org)
