AUSTIN, Texas — Thousands of homebound seniors across Texas have come to rely on the Meals on Wheels program not only for the food, but oftentimes the social interaction that comes with it. But as coronavirus concerns continue, the organization’s protocols for delivering those essential meals are changing.
- Meals on Wheels still delivering meals to homebound seniors
- Often provide only social interaction seniors receive
- Plan in place for meal assistance in quarantine scenario
Jan Watson is one of dozens of volunteers in Austin who are still committed to making sure elderly homebound Central Texans receive a hot meal, even in the midst of COVID-19 concerns.
“My dad delivered Meals on Wheels for 37 years,” said Watson. “He died in 2018, and I’m continuing his route.”