Meals on Wheels of Chester County

I just received my copy of Food for Thought, the official newsletter of Meals on Wheels of Chester County, Inc. I am a Meals on Wheels volunteer delivery person and Co-Chairman of the Goshen Towne Chapter of Meals on Wheels. The New Vision Statement speaks to my heart.

To provide a nutritionally balanced meal, warm conversation and regular saftey checks to every home-bound Chester County resident in need.

I get a lot of enjoyment out of the time I spend delivering Meals on Wheels. It's my pleasure to share a smile, sometimes a hug, usually a chuckle, with some of the recipients of Meals on Wheels. In the newsletter I learned that the senior population in our area is growing. It's grown 12% in Chester County last year. An increase in the senior population equals an increased need for volunteers. Many chapters have enough volunteers, some do not. If you have a spare 2 hours a week and would like to make a difference in someones life, call Meals on Wheels of Chester County. 610-430-8500. They are also on the web www.mowcc.org.

In addition to the New Vision Statement, there is a new Mission Statement.

Locate and reach out to all home-bound residents in Chester County with a nutritionally balanced meal five days a week and increase the number of volunteers to accommodate the growing senior population.

Last year in Chester County, 61,921 meals were served to 612 persons. 92% of these recipients were over 60 years old! Add your warm smile to a hot meal and make the day a little brighter for someone. Call Meals on Wheels today.


To volunteer, or to receive meals, call today.


Susan C. Mangigian


1450 E. Boot Road, Suite 600-A,West Chester, PA 19380

610-719-1700 main office, 610-299-6237 cell

web: www.susanmangigian.com

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Meals on Wheels Welcomes new Director (edit/delete)

Some time last year, I became a Meals on Wheels delivery volunteer. I love it, and if you have ever had the urge to make a small difference in the life of a home bound person, this is a small time commitment, big rewards kind of thing to do. The first person I met was the woman who's phone number was in the local paper looking for volunteers. Evelyn Ward. Evelyn is an 82 year old dynamo. She is Co-Chairperson of the Goshen Town chapter of Meals on Wheels of Chester County. Evelyn is truly one of the most interesting and fun people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. One of the stories Evelyn told me about herself was that at the age of 65, she decided to take flying lessons! When she went over to the local airport, she met a man who later become her husband and the love of her life! What a great story and one that appeals to my romantic nature! Evelyn's husband has since passed away, but her spirit and wonderful attitude has not dimmed. If nothing else came after my calling her to volunteer, I consider meeting Evelyn one of the highlights of my life. She's a real gem.

The second person I met on my voyage to become a volunteer was the other half of the Co-Chairperson team, Jeani Purcell. Jeani is as nice as she is prety and it's been truly a pleasure getting to know her. Jeani's children are getting to be old enough, so Jeani told me she recently went back to work. She actually told me she took a job at the Meals on Wheels office, and every time I called over there, Jeani answered the phone. She made it sound so low key, I figured she was helping out over there, part time answering the telephones, etc. So, imagine my surprise when I received an invitation to come to an open house to welcome the new Director of Meals on Wheels of Chester County, Inc..... Jeani Purcell! Talk about modest and unassuming!

Pictured here from the left: Joanne Yarnall and Jeani Purcell. Joanne coincidentally also sits on the board of the Chester County Women's Commission with me.

I popped into the open house to say congratulations to Jeani. There were many other volunteers there and I had a nice time meeting and talking with them.

Jeani recently asked me to help Co-Chair the Goshen Town Chapter. I am very proud and pleased to say I accepted and Jeani and I are going on our first interview to meet a new recipient on Thursday! I am looking forward to helping Jeani and Evelyn in what I consider to be one of the nicest volunteer opportunities available.

Meals on Wheels of Chester County is located at 510 South Adams Street, West Chester, PA If you are interested in volunteering, you can reach the meals on wheels office at 610-430-8500.