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Feeding our seniors

Partnerships provide meals to Montrose seniors

By Gary Robertson

With the isolation that came with the pandemic, the need for senior nutrition programs increased in Montrose and Delta counties.

Last year, Region 10 partnered with Shepherd’s Hand to provide Montrose seniors with hot meals through home delivery and curbside services. Shepherd’s Hand prepares the hot meals that Region 10 RSVP volunteers then package as Grab and Go meals, which can be picked up curbside in Montrose from 10:30-11:30 a.m. during the week. Curbside meals are offered in Delta County on certain days.

Adults age 60 or older automatically qualify for the Grab and Go program. The delivery option, however, requires a demonstrated need such as inability to drive, temporary displacement due to a medical procedure or injury, or cognitive impairment.

As of March, more than 6,700 meals have been provided since the program began on July 6, according to Program Coordinator Joe Walker. Meals are funded through area agency on aging. Payment for meals is not required, but donations are welcome.

In addition to receiving meals, homebound clients enjoy daily interactions with the program’s friendly volunteers. The volunteer component of the program is funded by an AmeriCorps grant that focuses on helping seniors age at home.

“Partnerships are important to help meet the needs of the community,” said Walker. “Shepherd’s Hand provides the meals and we provide the volunteers. RSVP has done very well with recruiting volunteers, which makes this all possible.”

Volunteer drivers are trained to notice and report visible changes in clients’ health or behavior. When a client requires additional

Food prep volunteers Emily Casedy, Chandra Panther and Jacque Gury, pose with Director of Shepherd’s Hand Garey Martinez and staff cook Michael Richard.

health services, Region 10 staff can assist clients and caregivers by referring them to other community resources.

Shepherd’s Hand also prepares and serves a hot breakfast and lunch on week days in its commercial kitchen at 505 S. Second St. in Montrose. The Montrose Pavilion Senior Center also offers a dine-in option during the week with lunch supplied by The Stone House. Volunteers of America offers frozen meals for those in remote areas.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Approximately 47 volunteers work to deliver 40-60 meals per day. Volunteer drivers and packagers are always needed at Region 10 RSVP and Shepherd’s Hand.

Beyond the personal gratification that comes with volunteering, benefits include supplemental health and liability insurance, and mileage reimbursement.

Volunteer applications can be downloaded online at www.region 10.net or call 970-765-3147 for more information. ■

SENIOR LUNCH PROGRAMS

• To sign up for senior Grab and

Go or home delivery programs in Montrose, call 970-765-3147. • Shepherd’s Hand meals are provided Monday through

Friday at 505 S. Second St.,

Montrose. Call 970-275-7215 for details. • For hot meal delivery and for

Grab and Go meals in Delta

County, call 970-874-7661 to register. • For details on Montrose Pavilion Senior Center lunches, call 970-249-9423.

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