YOU can make a huge difference in Haywood County!
The Meals on Wheels program provides so much more than just a well-balanced meal! Visits from our volunteers provide a human connection to many who rarely see anyone else throughout the day or week. Haywood County Meals on Wheels has provided nourishing meals to support the health and wellbeing of the homebound in our county for over 40 years. We have happily served well over 2,000 of our community members throughout that time, and invite you to continue serving with us!
Each year, Meals on Wheels Staff sends out a recipient feedback survey. Our recipients anonymously report back on meal quality, meal temperature, and volunteer interactions. Here are some of our recipient's thoughts on their volunteers: Below is our 2024 survey feedback.
"My wife of 60 years passed, without Meals on Wheels I would not be able to stay in my home."
"I would go hungry."
" My eyes are bad, I can't see to cook."
" They keep me healthy and the people who bring me the meal are really nice."
"It gives me hot meals."
"I would not have lunch if I did not receive Meals on Wheels."
"I do not have to worry."
Additionally, when asked to rate satisfaction with volunteer interaction on a Likert scale, over 98% of all our recipients reported they were either satisfied or very satisfied with their interactions. This speaks volumes about the quality of our current volunteers! It also highlights just how special the interactions and relationships between recipients and volunteers is. When our recipients hear a knock at their door, they know that so much more than a meal waits on their doorstep!
We currently have approximately 80 volunteers to cover 13 routes on delivery days (Monday-Thursday). We have made it a goal to return to delivering hot meals to recipients 5 days a week. We need YOU to help us reach that goal to feed our neighbors! Do you have two hours per week? Could you fill in when needed? We can work with your schedule. Have a friend or know a group that could help? Come help us provide a much needed service to the community.