Without additional funds the non-profit agency “will be in the position of having a waiting list for the elderly, disabled and children who need meals," said Catherine S. Upton, executive director of Williamsburg Area Meals on Wheels.
Gas shortage disrupts Columbia Meals on Wheels schedule
Gas shortage disrupts Columbia Meals on Wheels schedule By Chris Joseph | May 14, 2021 at 7:29 PM EDT - Updated May 14 at 7:29 PM
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - For Meals on Wheels to operate, you need the wheels.
The ransomware attack of the Colonial Pipeline has slowed the flow of gasoline in the Southeast, presenting challenges to those looking to get their cars filled.
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Non-profit Senior Resources relies on volunteers (with gassed-up cars) to deliver food to homebound seniors.
Executive Director Andrew Boozer said the Meals on Wheels program traditionally relies on 50 to 60 volunteers to get the meals out, but a lack of gas meant 20 to 25% of his team had to call out.