By: Kim Ward
Several years ago, I had the privilege of being invited to serve on the Homebound Meals Board of Directors. What a worthwhile organization run by talented and compassionate individuals! The Homebound Meals, Inc. program began service in Fort Wayne on March 1, 1971 from Lutheran Hospital with four meals. Within a month, another route was started at St. Anne’s Nursing Home. By August of the same year, Lutheran Hospital had three routes, St. Anne’s Nursing Home had two routes, and one route was delivered from Turtle Creek South. By November, we delivered from Parkview Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital also. Volunteers were recruited from church and service groups. The Red Cross trained the volunteers.
Homebound Meals, Inc. now delivers fifteen routes each weekday with meals prepared at the Rehabilitation Hospital at Lutheran, St. Joseph Hospital, Parkview Behavioral Health, and Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Homebound Meals, Inc. is a Not for Profit Organization. Clients pay a fee, which covers the cost of their meals. Many of our clients who are unable to pay for their meals receive them at a subsidized price. Drivers volunteer their time and use of their car to deliver the meals to the clients. Some of our drivers have been driving since the inception of the program in 1971. Many volunteer drivers have driven for 10, 20, and even over 35 years. The drivers are dedicated and caring, and are the backbone of the program.
At our last Board of Directors meeting, Brad Campbell from First Source Bank presented Barb Umber, the Executive Director with a check for $1000. First Source Bank is celebrating 150 Years in business by providing 150 Cheers. What a magnificent gift for such a valuable organization!
To donate or volunteer, visit http://homeboundmealsfw.org/cms/.
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