At the May 21 morning Rotary meeting, Tricia Mullin, Executive Director for Meals on Wheels, Northeast Illinois gave us a very interesting presentation on this wonderful organization. Our Club provides financial support to Meals on Wheels and some of our members including Beth DeWall are volunteers! Tricia has an impressive history in working and leading a wide variety of programs related to senior citizens. She is also SHIP counselor which stands for Senior Health Insurance Program -- SHIP counselors are volunteers trained to help others navigate medicare and related health insurance programs. Founded in 1968, Meals on Wheels, NE Illinois has their operation in Evanston and more than 250 volunteers assist them with preparing and delivering 800 meals each week. Meals on Wheels prepares and provides home delivered meals as well as meals to congregate sites. She noted that not only do they provide nutritious meals at a very low cost, but they are also the social connection for many recipients.
