Milestone Senior Services says volunteer shortages are straining Meals on Wheels routes

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Every weekday morning at Milestone Senior Services, volunteers begin loading meals into their cars before heading out across Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties.

By around 10:15 a.m., drivers are on the road delivering meals to seniors who rely on the program not only for food, but often for daily interaction and wellness checks.

The nonprofit operates the local Meals on Wheels program, using volunteer drivers and “hoppers,” volunteers who assist with deliveries, to bring meals directly to seniors’ homes…

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