May 31, 2014- Every spring we are reminded to prepare for Hurricane Season by local news stations, grocery stores, and businesses. Many of us have a plan for what we will do if a big storm hits the area. We collect canned goods, water, and stock up on supplies and batteries in the hopes we will be prepared for the next big storm. For many of the homebound, disabled, and elderly, however, there is no plan. Because many of them are unable to drive or move freely, they have no way to gather the supplies they need or to leave if we are in the storm’s path. This is the predicament for most of the recipients served by Meals On Wheels of Tampa.
Over the past eight years, Meals On Wheels has delivered Hurricane Preparedness Kits for each of its 700 recipients in the event that a large storm does hit the Tampa Bay area. Included in these kits are 5 shelf-stable meals, a gallon jug of water, a special needs shelter application, and other information and brochures provided by Hillsborough County on what actions to take in event of an storm.
On Saturday May 31, between 8am and 10am, over 60 volunteers will gather at Meals On Wheels of Tampa at 550 W Hillsborough Ave to pick up the Hurricane Preparedness Kits (meals, water and information) and deliver them to the almost 700 homebound recipients around the community. Many of these volunteers will bring their family (moms, dads, and children welcome!) to help in the deliveries.
Meals On Wheels of Tampa thanks all of these volunteers who are coming together to prepare and deliver these important Hurricane Preparedness Kits to the homebound, disabled, and elderly of Tampa.
About Meals On Wheels of Tampa:
Meals On Wheels of Tampa has been committed to nourishing and enriching the independent lives of the homebound and seniors of Tampa since 1975. Today, Meals On Wheels of Tampa serves over 700 people with a hot meal during the lunch hour. Meals On Wheels of Tampa is a 4-star charity and relies on its community for support by not accepting government funding.
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