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  • November Volunteer Spotlight

    This month we celebrate the service of Richland volunteer, Randy Sims. Randy has been volun-teering for Meals on Wheels for 2 1/2 years. He typically drives three days a week, but he is always a willing substitute driver when we need help. And best of all, Randy has enlisted the help of his grandchildren (pictured above) to deliver meals whenever they are available. Randy was born in Memphis, TN, and he was raised in California. After leaving the Army in 1972, he moved to Washington state. In addition to his career at Areva, Randy also served in the Army Reserves and retired from that service in 1994. Randy has been married to his wife, Sharon, for nearly 40 years.

    Randy enjoys fishing and hunting, particularly bow hunting. He is very pleased that he was selected this year for a multi-season hunting per-mit, which will give him many opportunities. We so appreciate Randy’s hard work and willing heart. We honor him for his service to our Richland seniors and to his country. Thank you!

  • November Marcee’s Corner

    I promised to share with you some of the results of our 2015 annual client survey. Here’s what you had to say:

    From our Home Delivered clients:

    • 99% say the meals allow them to continue living at home.
    • 91% say the meals help them eat healthier.
    • 96% say that the hot foods are served hot and the cold food is cold.
    • 96% say the meals provide them more variety of food.
    • 33% say their driver is the only person they have regular daily contact with.
    • 50% report that since receiving meals, they worry less about having enough to eat.
    • 96% say their needs are met in a timely manner by the office staff.
    • 98% say they would recommend home delivered meals to their friends.

    From our senior dining centers clients:

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    • 91% say they eat a better variety of food since attending meal service.
    • 68% say eating at the dining center has benefited their health.
    • 58% report that since participating they worry less about having enough food to eat.
    • 98% say they feel the dining center is warm and inviting.
    • 98% say the staff and volunteers are friendly.
    • 100% say they would recommend meals to their friends

    Thanks to all of you who completed our annualsurvey. We appreciate your help. Please check page 4 of this newsletter for comments and quotes from the survey.

  • New Campus Groundbreaking

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    October 21 marked our official groundbreaking event for the construction of new offices and a NEW KITCHEN!

    Wednesday, October 21st, was the ground-breaking event to start the building process for a new Meals on Wheels kitchen and office building for Senior Life Resources Northwest. During the event, kitchen equipment was available for adoption. We are one step closer to having our own kitchen. More than 100 Meals on Wheels supporters attended the groundbreaking. We are so grateful for the support of our awesome community!

    Thank you to those to have “adopted” kitchen equipment:
    Kennewick Industrial & Electric (KIE) — sinks, faucets, disposal

    Salon Koru — Hand washing sink

    Nancy Aldrich —faucet

    Spokane Restaurant Supply – six-burner stove

    Gini Blacksmith — shelves

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