The author of this article, Daniel OâLeary, is an immunocompromised sophomore studying biological sciences at the University. Â
I have never been a fan of shots. Going to the doctor as a kid always prompted the question in my mind: will I have to get a shot today? Little did I know how frequently I would have to face needles in the future and how important vaccines would become to me. Â
Fast forward to high school, I dealt with some serious health issues. I proceeded with a variety of lab tests, many involving needles. One time, I felt dizzy and lightheaded, and eventually passed out. I would have to get used to being poked with needles frequently, as my life was going to change forever shortly. Soon enough, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease.
Cambridge Savings Bank Charitable Foundation recently gave a grant of $5,000 to Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) for its Meals on Wheels Program and has provided a total of $15,000 in food assistance grants since the beginning of the pandemic. These grants ensure that MVES’ program participants are have access to carefully prepared meals delivered on a daily basis by a person who knows and cares about them. Most participants are low to moderate income individuals and the program helps to ensure that food insecurity is being met.
Across the communities MVES serves of Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Revere, Stoneham, Wakefield and Winthrop, Meals on Wheels delivers an average of 3,200 meals daily making sure that MVES consumers will receive a nutritious meal.