Erie County Legislator John Mills recently participated in FeedMore Western New York’s ‘Champions for Meals’ week in Orchard Park.

During Champions for Meals week, local government officials participate in drop-offs to meet Meals on Wheels clients, provide a wellness check for seniors and help encourage community members to become volunteers for the program. In 2020, FeedMore’s Meals on Wheels program provided approximately 1.4 million meals to homebound neighbors and through congregate dining sites.

Tara A. Ellis, President and CEO of FeedMore WNYsaid, “FeedMore WNY is deeply grateful for the members of the Erie County Legislature and for all of our wonderful participants who volunteered for our Champions for Meals event. Their partnership helps raise awareness for our Meals on Wheels program, which provides nutritious food and companionship to our homebound neighbors in need. More than 3,600 new individuals have signed up for our Meals on Wheels program since March 2020. FeedMore WNY remains in need of the community’s support to continue our mission, and we encourage individuals and organizations to sign up to volunteer for our Meals on Wheels program.”

Legislator Mills said, “FeedMore Western New York doesn’t just offer Meals on Wheels to those in need, they have a variety of programs to help out families and seniors in our community. If you are looking for a way to give back in your spare time, please consider looking into volunteering with FeedMore and the different programs they offer. “

To learn more about FeedMore Western New York click here.