Senior Voices: Meals on Wheels

The Ridgefield Meals on Wheels program is celebrating its 50th year of serving any Ridgefield resident unable to prepare their own meals due to age, infirmity, disability, or recovery from illness or surgery. In honor of this milestone, the Commission on Aging has invited Dean Miller, Board Chair, and Michelle Lange, Vice Chair, to speak about the program.

Meals on Wheels has no age or income restrictions, and as of May 1, 2021, all meals are provided free of charge. Donations and grants cover the program’s operating expenses, which currently support around 230 clients each year. This translates to 1,000 meals per week or 53,000 meals annually. Clients receive both lunches and dinners, with meal service ranging from one to seven days a week, depending on individual needs.

Beyond providing nutritious food, Meals on Wheels helps bridge the gap of isolation. Volunteers play a crucial role, with twelve assembling meals in the kitchen and ten volunteer drivers delivering along twelve routes, three times a week. Throughout the year, clients also receive special gifts donated by the community.

Senior Voices is a free event and a hybrid program. Individuals may attend in person and on-line. Light refreshments and conversations will follow the program. If you have any questions, please contact the Commission on Aging at commissiononaging@ridgefieldct.gov.

Please register below.