Texas Roadhouse Free Lunch Fundraiser

I have been both working and volunteering for AC Meals on Wheels since March of 2009, and have been so blessed to be part of this program. I have met so many people who receive daily meals and who appreciate every visit, every volunteer that comes out, and who wouldn't be able to stay in their homes without the services of AC Meals on Wheels.

Over 120 people per day are served meals in 17 cities throughout Anoka County and Champlin, Minnesota--in 2010, there will be over 300 people helped by AC Meals on Wheels.

AC Meals on Wheels is part of an association of Meals on Wheels programs within the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota, and I am proud to be part of an organization that works together to help people like this! People are serving other people in neighborhoods just like yours and mine! Seniors and others with disabilities that don't allow them to stand to prepare meals or to make good choices about their nutritional or dietary needs are able to stay in their homes, in familiar surroundings and are served by friendly people who bring a meal and take the time to visit a little.

Meals are made especially to meet the dietary needs of those we serve. This makes such a difference to each person who needs attention paid to potassium intake, or sodium, or a number of other dietary needs. Time and attention are paid to preparation and each meal is packaged in recylable cardboard trays--this is so appreciated by seniors who are pinching pennies and want to do their part to "go green.'

Whether you come out to the Texas Roadhouse to enjoy lunch this week and make a donation, or you make a donation online--you're helping people to maintain their dignity, stay in their homes, and receive daily, nutritious meals. You are helping to feed hungry people--hungry for nutritious food, and hungry for friendly neighbors and a kind word each day.

Thank you for your help.

Karen