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Meals on Wheels + CCFB = Serving Our Neighbors

One of our most rewarding programs is with our friends at Meals on Wheels of Chester County. Through this partnership, we make sure 2,000 meals move through Meals on Wheels each month.

“We enjoy being able to do this, and especially hearing the stories that come back from volunteers,” said Chester County Food Bank‘s Food Drive & Procurement Coordinator Claudia Rose-Muir. “It’s heartwarming to hear compliments like, ‘That pot roast reminds me of my mom’s. I even attended one woman’s 100th birthday party.  It’s so rewarding to see the difference we make.”

The Chester County Food Bank prepares hot meals for three Meals on Wheels of Chester County chapters. That food is delivered to county residents by volunteers Monday through Friday, predominantly seniors. The drop-off also helps to combat loneliness and isolation with a friendly visit and a safety check. Anyone, regardless of age or economic status, who is homebound, handicapped, or convalescing from an illness or operation and is unable to prepare a nutritious meal, is eligible to receive Meals on Wheels.

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We also provide Meals on Wheels of Chester County frozen meals with accompaniments: juice, bread and butter, and a snack. This is separate from the Monday through Friday volunteer deliveries; these boxes include five meals and sides that we deliver to Meals on Wheels of Chester County for distribution as needed.

“This program is a small revenue stream for the Chester County Food Bank,” Claudia added. “We are always in need of donations of food, money and time to keep our programs running and to serve our Chester County neighbors.”

Want to learn more? Sign up for our newsletter and stay connected. Need Meals on Wheels of Chester County’s services, or know someone who could use a hand? Call (610) 873-6000.

Thanks to you, we’re growing a healthier community.

The Chester County Food Bank is the central hunger relief organization serving more than 120 food cupboards, meal sites and social service organizations throughout Chester County. We take a steadfast approach to provide food and build support in the neediest communities, while raising awareness and engagement among our community. 

Nina Malone