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Deliver a free, hot-and-hearty, ready-to-eat meal to low-income seniors in Milwaukee on Thanksgiving day. Community Projects for Seniors Holiday Meal Program delivers meals on holidays, including Easter, Christmas, and Thanksgiving to approximately 4,000 low-income seniors living in subsidized apartment buildings.

A kid-designed holiday placemat is delivered with each meal. Click here if your family would like to join us in making placemats as well!  

Individuals who sign up for a meal usually don’t have family in the area (or at all), don’t have a place to go for the holidays (or access to transportation), can’t easily walk or drive (due to weather and/or a disability), can’t afford to buy a holiday meal or find it physically challenging to cook. Meal recipients report that they love their holiday meals; not just the yummy food, but also the loving experience volunteers provide them.

Activities

Step 1: One adult volunteer must register and attend a Volunteer Orientation Session with Community Projects for Seniors. Register here.

Step Two: You will be given a specific time on Thanksgiving day to pick up your meals at Community Projects for Seniors. The ready-to-eat meals will be loaded into your car. You will then drive to the assigned apartment building where your family will deliver the meals to each registered senior on the list. Some of the seniors may wish to chat and engage. Bring warm smiles and sunshine along with the meals!

Impact

Your kids will create human connections, help fight loneliness, and build community by brightening the lives of older adults who need some extra love.

When & Where

The Volunteer Orientation will be held at Community Projects for Seniors: 3073 S. Chase Ave., #210, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Register for one of these time slots:

• • – Saturday, Nov. 2 at 10-11 a.m.
  • – Thursday, Nov. 7 at 4-5 p.m.
  • – Saturday, Nov. 9 at 10-11 a.m.
  • – Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 1-2 p.m.

On Thanksgiving Day:
Thursday, November 28

Delivery volunteers need to be available from 9:15 a.m.-1 p.m.

Your family will be given a specific pickup time before Thanksgiving. Pick up the meals at Oak Creek High School, then drive to the assigned locations to deliver each meal.

Registration Information

Participant Cap: 200 delivery volunteers

Age: All ages

Cost: Free

Materials: Wear comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes.

Questions: Email erin@kicmke.org.

Cancellations: In the event that you are no longer able to volunteer, please contact CPforSeniors@gmail.com or call 414-444-6544.

Our Partner

Community Projects for Seniors strives to brighten the everyday lives of low-income senior citizens residing in subsidized apartment buildings through programs that fight loneliness, reduce social isolation, create human connections, and build community.

Programs include delivering free hot meals on holidays, delivering care packages, and hosting social events and nature trips. Learn more on their website.