Meals On Wheels Reflection

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Every year my employer office volunteer services to several organizations such as Meals on Wheels in which is the site that I decided to volunteer at. Several of my co-workers and I, volunteered our services in helping to package and deliver meals for senior citizens. Meals on wheels association of America was founded by CEO Ellie Hollanderer, is the oldest and largest national organization that supports more than 5,000 community-based senior nutrition programs across the country. My experience as a volunteer at Meals on wheels was very enjoyable and will be remember able because, I was able to prepare hot healthy meals for senior citizens. Everybody either have or will have aging parents including myself. I hope that my experience

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