NEW YORK — As we consider those without someone to celebrate alongside this season, Christmas cheer often includes charity.
Citymeals on Wheels delivered spirit and sustenance to older New Yorkers stuck at home on Wednesday.
Receiving a tasty treat from strangers with friendly faces
Volunteers came together to start Christmas morning by packing 14,000 delicious dishes.
“Our first delivery was on Christmas Day 43 years ago,” noted Citymeals CEO Beth Shapiro, “and we are making sure that homebound older adults get food every day of the year, but the holidays are special.”
While families gathered for their Christmas feasts, older New Yorkers received a tasty treat from strangers with friendly faces.
The nonprofit’s clients depend on the balanced meals brought daily.
“Sometimes, I don’t have food here, so I don’t want to do cooking,” one woman said after a volunteer brought her food. “That’s more easy for me.”