Volunteer of the Quarter (July-September 2023)

Congratulations to Laura Wise, Volunteer of the Quarter. Laura started March 2017 delivering meals 4 days a week, then dropped to 3 days and now does 2 days a week covering 3 routes in different areas.

Laura grew up watching her parents volunteer at their local art theater, the hospital, Hospice and AARP. She watched them giving themselves to others and saw the fun they had and the many people they touched, so she realized she also wanted to help others.

Laura volunteered for PTA when her kids were in school. After the kids were grown, she was caregiver for her Dad for 10 years until his passing. A friend suggested Meals on Wheels to her, and we have been blessed to have her on our team now for 6 1/2 years.

Laura has become friends with many of her clients, visiting them in the hospital, going out for birthday lunches, helping them to get electric back on and helping one client re-connect with a family member. She brings treats to her clients each month.

Thank you, Laura, for all you do for Meals on Wheels, Etc and for your care and compassion for our clients. Congratulations!