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Note: One adult volunteer must register and attend a Volunteer Orientation Session with Community Projects for Seniors on March 22 or 25. Read more under the Activities section.
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
Deliver a free, hot hearty, ready-to-eat meal to low-income seniors in Milwaukee on Easter Sunday.
Step One: One adult volunteer must register and attend a Volunteer Orientation Session with Community Projects for Seniors on March 22 or 25. Register here.
Step Two: Immediately following orientation, call Jefferey Hansen, Executive Director, and tell him to put your family on the list to deliver meals. Let him know that you are with Kids Impact Community. He will ask for basic contact information to match you with an appropriate route that is not too far from home. His phone number will be shared at orientation.
Step Three: You will be given a specific time on Easter Sunday to pick up your meals at Oak Creek East Middle School. 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
Volunteer Orientation: Reminder to register here
- – Saturday, March 22 at 9:30 a.m.
- – Tuesday, March 25 at 4 p.m.
Community Projects for Seniors: 3073 S. Chase Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207
On Easter Sunday
- – Deliver meals on Easter Sunday, April 20.
- – Delivery volunteers need to be available from 9:15 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Your family will be given a specific pickup time before Easter. Pick up the meals at Oak Creek East Middle School, then drive to the assigned location to deliver each of the meals.
Registration Information
Participant Cap: 200 delivery volunteers
Age: All ages welcome!
Cost: Free
Materials: Wear comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes.
Questions: Email [email protected].
Cancellations: In the event that you are no longer able to volunteer, please contact [email protected] 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.