OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Dozens of volunteers woke up early Christmas morning to serve their community and, specifically, help senior citizens in Osceola County, by delivering more than 300 Christmas meals.
The holidays often magnify loneliness for senior citizens who are spending Christmas without loved ones close by. Osceola Council on Aging CEO Wendy Ford said their goal, through preparing and delivering meals, is making sure everyone feels cared for during the holidays.
“It’s really important that the seniors get a meal and a visit the day of Christmas, because oftentimes they’re alone. They don’t have any family, even friends,” Ford said. “A lot of times they’re just homebound. So, it’s so important for them to have some kind of connection during the holidays.”…