March For Meals On Wheels – Champion's Week In Wichita City

Press release from City of Wichita:

March 19, 2021

For the past 19 years Meals on Wheels America organizes a national campaign called “March for Meals”. This campaign takes place every March to raise awareness and funding to support homebound, isolated seniors living with food insecurities. Throughout this month numerous community champions such as healthcare professionals and social media bloggers came to Senior Services to deliver routes and promote our mission.

The week of March 22 – March 26, 2021 is nationally noted as “Champions Week.” Each “Champion” will start with an agency tour and overview at 10:00 am at 200 S. Walnut then accompany Senior Services employees on Meals on Wheels routes.

Monday, March 22 – Mayor for MealsMayor Brandon Whipple

Tuesday, March 23 – Anchors for MealsMichael Schwanke, Ross Janssen & May the Weather Dog

Wednesday, March 24 – Council for MealsCity Council Members Jeff Blubaugh & Bryan Frye

Thursday, March 25 – Shockers for MealsFormer Shocker Star Ron Baker

Friday, March 26 – Commission for MealsCounty Commissioners Lacey Cruse & Sarah Lopez

Monday, March 29 – Reporters for MealsWichita Eagle Reporter/Blogger Denise Neil

For more information and to schedule interviews please contact Chris Heiman – 316-267-0302 ext. 216 or chrish@seniorservicesofwichita.org.

This press release was produced by City of Wichita. The views expressed here are the author’s own.