The scope of services that Meals On Wheels provide is much broader than just providing meals to the elderly and disabled. Besides delivering meals, the drivers check on the well-being of the clients, and in a few instances actually save people’s lives. Phone calls are routinely made to see how the clients are doing.
Other services include a home safety program that provides simple minor repairs, or a program for pets called “PAWS” (Pets Assisting Wellness in Seniors), providing food and supplies for clients’ furry companions.
During the winter, Meals on Wheels provides warming kits that contain blankets, scarves, hats, and gloves. They also provide a “blizzard box” which contains non-perishable food such as energy bars.
In a statement made during an interview with the Sapulpa Herald in February, Director Scott Copeland stated there are 88 Sapulpa Meals On Wheels clients who receive meals each week. That is approximately 620 meals a week that are delivered to Sapulpa residents.
Last year, MOW had seventeen home safety projects for Sapulpa residents, as well as 39 pets that are served with clients in their PAWS program. Copeland stated that seven days’ worth of meals are delivered at each visit.
Volunteers can work Monday, Wednesday, or Friday. There is an immediate need for five volunteers to deliver meals, and two volunteers to work at the drop-off site to oversee and pack meals to be delivered.
Anyone wishing to volunteer can contact Scott Copeland at 918-922-8428 or go to mealsonwheelstulsa.org.
