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Meals On Wheels of asheville and Buncombe County currently delivers hot, nutritious meals to over 500 elderly, homebound people 5 days a week. With the holidays fast approaching, it’s time to begin collecting items for the “Santa For Seniors” project. This annual project provides individual gift bags to each of the 525 elderly clients the agency serves throughout Buncombe County. “It’s a magical holiday experience to witness the response of our seniors. They spend most of their days alone and are both surprised and grateful to know that someone remembered them during the holidays. They’re like kids! For many of our clients who have lost family and friends over the years, it’s the only gift they’ll receive during the holidays!” says Carolyn Termini, Santa for Seniors Project Coordinator. Meals On Wheels currently needs donations from individuals and businesses who can contribute hand knit scarves, lap robes, hats, slipper socks, calendars, handkerchiefs, personal care items, manicure sets, clip boards, crossword puzzle books, etc. to be included in each of the 525 holiday bags that will be distributed. Items can be dropped off at the Meals On Wheels offices on 146 Victoria Road in asheville until November 20, 2009. Meals On Wheels of asheville and Buncombe County provides hot, nutritious meals to the elderly homebound, thus allowing them to live in their own homes, among familiar surroundings and maintain their dignity while aging. They currently serve over 500 seniors each day. Anyone wanting additional information about supporting Meals On Wheels can call Terri Bowman at (828)253-5286. (Images provided by Meals On Wheels.)
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