SECC March Meals on Wheels

Special to the Sun

By Abby Neufeld-Dick

Dave Epp, Member of Parliament for Chatham-Kent–Leamington was a guest delivery driver for SECC’s Meals on Wheels program on Monday, March 1.

“The recipients were very grateful,” says Epp. Although conversations were brief, he noted, “You could tell by the smiles on their faces when they received the meals, that they were very well served.”

Throughout the month of March, SECC is welcoming community champions to deliver a route of meals.

This is part of “March for Meals,” a month-long, nationwide celebration of Meal on Wheels and our senior neighbours who rely on this essential service to remain healthy and independent at home, now even more so amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

SECC Meals on Wheels Scheduler Mary-Anne Peters hands over the meals to Chatham-Kent–Leamington MP Dave Epp as he heads out on the delivery route.

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“We are excited to continue celebrating March for Meals all month long to bring light to this important program,” said Rachelle Ligotino, Community Services Program Leader.

Working with a dedicated and caring network of volunteers, SECC delivers hot nutritious meals five days per week to local seniors and persons with temporary and permanent disabilities living in the communities of Leamington, Kingsville and Wheatley.

If you or someone you know would benefit from Meals on Wheels, other services SECC provides, or you’re interested in volunteering, give us a call at 519- 326-8629 or visit us online at secc.on.ca.