Volunteer Drivers Needed to Deliver Meals to Elderly Neighbors

The PLOWS Council on Aging has added new meal routes and is in need of more volunteer drivers to deliver hot, nutritious meals to some hungry elderly neighbors.

This valuable service can mean the difference between our elderly neighbors being able to remain in their homes or being placed in a nursing home. Older people who are unable to shop or prepare meals for themselves rely on the nutritious hot meals PLOWS provides.

Volunteers commit to drive one morning per week, with routes taking approximately 2-3 hours from start to finish. Deliveries are Monday through Friday in the morning – no weekend or evening commitment.

Volunteers must have their own cars and proof of insurance, and will receive a small stipend to offset gas expenses. The prepared meals are packed and ready for pick up at the PLOWS office, 7808 College Drive, 5th floor, Palos Heights.

Retired couples and young people find this to be an exceptionally rewarding experience.

Routes are currently available in Orland Park, Orland Hills, Tinley Park, Palos Park, Palos Hills, Hickory Hills and Bridgeview.

Retired husbands and wives and young people alike find this to be an exceptionally rewarding experience.

PLOWS provides support services for elderly persons 60 and older residing in 20 municipalities in Palos, Lemont, Orland and Worth townships.

For more information, call Xena at 708-361-0219.