VON looks to bolster Meals on Wheels volunteer numbers

Local service has provided over 7,200 meals to Listowel residents during pandemic

March 30, 2022 @ 11:44 amListowel Banner, Local News, News

VON Perth-Huron announced its theme of ‘The need has never been greater’ during the 20th anniversary of its March for Meals awareness campaign at Life’s A Party in Listowel on March 22. The organization partnered with Life’s A Party in 2018 to assemble hot meals for local clients, and is actively seeking new volunteer drivers to help with local deliveries. Pictured with Life’s A Party owners Leanne and Michele Deniet (left and right) are VON Perth-Huron’s Ally Waddell, Sheri Gilhuan and Jennifer O’Grady. (Dan McNee photo)

NORTH PERTH – There’s little question that the senior population felt the most effects of the COVID-19 pandemic over the last two years. Aspects of social isolation and food insecurity were and continue to be top of mind. The Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Perth-Huron continues to face its own related challenges amidst the pandemic.…

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