Cayman: Celebrate Seniors on Seniors Rock Dress Down Day

This
year, more than ever before, Meals on Wheels (MOW) is asking all
companies, schools, civic organizations, and individuals to join in
the effort to show our elderly that SENIORS ROCK, that they are
valued and cared for. Join us in our fight end senior hunger in the
Cayman Islands by participating in an island wide Seniors Rock Dress
Down Day on Friday, 16th
October.

Every
weekday, over 120 Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver nutritious meals
and hearty soups, with a warm smile to over 300 seniors, homebound
and disabled persons. This service provided by Meals on Wheels helps
inspire and encourage wellbeing, while preventing isolation and
loneliness which can lead to depression among other illnesses.

There
are currently 5 community kitchens which provide meals to seniors in
North Side, East End, Bodden Town, George Town and West Bay. Meals on
Wheels continues to receive referrals of seniors, disabled, homebound
and infirmed persons in the various districts who are needing
assistance. To continue its missions to ensure that no senior goes
hungry, MOW raises funds to cover the costs of meals, which are
provided at no cost. “This Dress Down Day aims to raise enough
funds to feed seniors for an entire month” said Jennifer West, MOW
General Manager. Ms. West went on to say, “for just $5, anyone can
pledge to feed a senior for a day. MOW serves over 12,000 meals and
soups per month thanks to the support of our volunteers as well as
public and private funding.”

We hope to see the whole island dressed in orange! Individuals, schools, companies and organizations alike can take part by coordinating a Seniors Rock Dress Down Day at their place of business or organization and coordinate a donation or purchase Meals on Wheels Ribbons ($3) a Wristbands ($2) or ‘Seniors Rock’ T-Shirts ($15). To place an order, register a Seniors Rock day or for more information, contact MOW at 769-1947 or email info@mealsonwheels.ky.