More information on the mission of Meals on Wheels of Norman can be found at 'Meals on Wheels is a wonderful way to see how community action makes a difference,' Haynes said. Haynes said Meals on Wheels is working to plan events throughout the year to commemorate the organization's half-a-century milestone. 'When people's family no longer lives close, it gives them kind of a peace of mind knowing we're going to check on someone if they don't pick up their meal.' 'Sometimes we have to call 911, sometimes we have to go check on someone if they're not answering the door,' Haynes said. Haynes said they have found emergency situations while delivering meals in the past. 'We made sure we were able to change over to contactless delivery.' 'NPD helped out, and we just have all sorts of support,' Hanes said. 'The volunteers really make a difference because a lot of our clients can't get out, even before the pandemic,' Nelson said.

The agency had a 300% increase in a two-month period, but fortunately the community stepped in to help, Haynes said.Īssistant Director Deana Nelson said the adaptations the pandemic brought required patience, which the volunteers have shown daily. The COVID-19 pandemic has further isolated that portion of the community, and the agency saw their need increase considerably in 2020. 'So many have relationships with our volunteers, and for a lot of clients, that's the only person they see in a day,' Haynes said. After 25 years with the agency, she said the level of growth she has seen in that time has been astonishing. Lynn Haynes, Executive director of Meals on Wheels Norman, said they have provided more than 2.3 million meals, but what they provide goes beyond feeding clients.

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