news release

Senior Resource Association’s (SRA) Meals on Wheels program urgently needs volunteer drivers to help deliver nutritious meals to local seniors.

During summer months, when many seasonal volunteers leave town, the program faces a critical shortage of drivers.

“Every day, hundreds of seniors in our community are waiting for the nourishment and reassurance that a meal delivery brings,” says Karen Deigl, SRA President and CEO. “We have the meals—we just need more helping hands to get them to the people who rely on them.”

Meals on Wheels routes take less than two hours to complete between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Volunteers can choose their day and frequency, delivering once a week, once a month, or multiple days per week.

Deliveries are mapped for efficiency, and a user-friendly smartphone app provides directions and delivery details. Volunteers receive hot and cold food storage bags, identification materials, and vehicle magnets to ensure smooth delivery. Background screenings are required.

“The need for meal support among seniors has never been greater,” says Deigl. “We’re grateful for our supporters, and now we need volunteers to help us get more meals to those who depend on them.”

To become a Meals on Wheels volunteer or to support SRA in another capacity, please call 772.569.0760 or email info@sramail.org.

Senior Resource Association, Inc. (SRA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the Area Agency on Aging’s designated Lead Agency for home and community-based care for the elderly in Indian River County. Since 1974, SRA continues to provide essential services and support for the community’s older adults and their families. Promoting independence and dignity for all adults, SRA programs include Meals on Wheels, DayAway Adult Enrichment & Respite, In-Home Services, Guardianship, as well as public and door-to-door transportation services. SRA is the Community Transportation Coordinator for Indian River and Martin counties, as designated by the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged and has operated Indian River County’s public transit program, GoLine, since 1992. To learn more, visit www.SeniorResourceAssociation.org.