VNA Meals on Wheels: Donate Today!

About Me

Hi, I am Arianne Lee. I am currently a Junior at Ursuline Academy and have been serving with Meals on Wheels for five years. Two years ago, I decided I wanted to do more than just serve. So, I decided to apply for Meals on Wheels Teen Board and am now on the Leadership Team. With the Teen Board, teens like me act as the youth representatives for Meals on Wheels while serving with other organizations around Dallas.

Meals on Wheels is my favorite way to serve my community. Whether it's delivered meals or packing them, I love seeing the wide variety of people coming to serve. Combatting senior hunger and isolation is an important part of giving back to our community. In such a large metroplex, it is an important to foster connection between our community whether this is with volunteers or seniors you meet on routes. There is no better way to connect and serve our community than through volunteering with Meals on Wheels. This is one of my favorite things to do, and hopefully it becomes one of yours as well.

Why Meals on Wheels?

The role of VNA Meals on Wheels in Dallas County is to spread food and a smile throughout  our community. Senior hunger and social isolation is real. As members of our Dallas community, it is our job to fight these by providing not just food, but a smile as well. This is an essential program in our community because, especially in our large metroplex, connection can be lost. Connection to each other is an essential part of each of our lives, and by participating in VNA Meals on Wheels, we each have the opportunity to connect with our neighbor, give back to our society, and brighten someone's day. While many people believe VNA Meals on Wheels simply delivers food, it means so much more to our community and to me. Through the connection provided by Meals on Wheels, the volunteers and I each are able to see and be apart of the impact on our community. 

Meals on Wheels doesn't just supply needs for seniors, but also through their pet program, pets across DFW do not go hungry. Pets are good companions and play an important role in combating senior isolation. Some of my favorite volunteer opportunities cater to pets across the metroplex. 

Whether it is people or pets, every donation matters. I hope you will fall in love with this organization as I have and will consider donating today. Thank you for all of your help and support. Together we can make a difference!