Everyone knows that one of VNA leading programs is its Meals on Wheels that provides meals for seniors. But to stir up the “issues of senior hunger and celebrate the work and impact” of the program, VNA held “March for Meals” last month.
In addition to Pi Day Pie Contest held on Monday, March 14, and the launching of “Text GIVE2VNA to 20222 to donate $5,” the organizers managed to have some impressive types deliver 469 meals during the month. Imagine having one of these folks show up at your door with a meal:
- Pete Sessions, U.S. Congressman
- Marc Veasey, U.S. Congressman
- Royce West, Texas Senator
- Jason Villalba, Texas State Representative
- Mike Garcia, District Manager for Texas State Representative Jeb Hensarling
- Susan Hawk, Dallas County District Attorney
- Elba Garcia, Dallas County Commissioner
- Sandy Greyson, City of Dallas Councilwoman
- Jim Phaup, Mayor of Sunnyvale
- Fernanda Gray, Dallas Fire-Rescue Assistant Chief
- Heather Hays, Anchor, Fox 4
- Sparky the Fire Dog, Dallas Fire-Rescue
There was also the 3650 Days of Caring, where organizations took place in a three-hour team-building opportunity” while they delivered meal to homebound, hungry seniors.” During March the following groups were able to help feed seniors and bond with their fellow associates:
- Dallas Fire-Rescue
- Remax
- Texas Instruments
But these activities aren’t limited to March. Heck, no! This month-long effort was just to spread the word that volunteers, as well as funds, are needed to take care of seniors.
But if you just don’t have time to volunteer, you can still sign up for the Legends and Leaders Luncheon with Jim Lehrer being served up as the feature speaker. Funds raised at the event will benefit the VNA Hospice Care and Meals on Wheels programs. It’s Thursday, April, at the Hilton Anatole, and tickets are available here!