Washington YMCA offering Meals on Wheels

WASHINGTON - Meals on Wheels still is a go in Washington County despite the outbreak of COVID-19 and are looking for more volunteers.

Amy Schulte, Director of the Washington County YMCA said a couple of new people have signed up for the program but the real push is for volunteers. The meals are generally distributed by area church groups but because many of those volunteers fall into the at-risk age category, YMCA staff are stepping up to help deliver.

'If there's other people out there that want to help us deliver ... they can reach out to us,” she said, adding staff are still in the building and can answer calls.

Anyone wishing to sign themselves or a family member up can also contact the Y, she said. The meal comes at a price of $3.50 and is prepared by staff at the Washington County Hospital and Clinics (WCHC).

The meal will be delivered directly to the door and the recipient will be billed at the end of the month, she said. Those who live outside the city limits but would like to participate are encouraged to call the Y and set up a time to drive to the facility and collect a meal.

Schulte said the meals are open to people of all ages and households can order as many as they need. Anyone with special dietary restrictions is encouraged to communicate that when calling the Y to place an order.

As COVID-19 continues to tighten restrictions on restaurants and bars, Schulte said the Y is doing all it can to remind people they are still available to help.

'We're trying to communicate it out there that we are still offering it,” she said.

Anyone who would like to volunteer or sign up for a meal can contact the Washington YMCA at: 319-653-2141.