November 2025 Volunteer Newsletter

Elizabeth Meyer
2 days ago
3 min read

Since joining Meals on Wheels GSC in May, Jeremy has become a valued part of our volunteer team. His journey with Meals on Wheels began when a friend invited him to help deliver meals for another branch’s fundraiser- an experience that deeply resonated with him. The smiles, conversations, and simple act of making a difference left a lasting impression. Inspired further by coworkers who delivered as a team, Jeremy decided to get involved locally, and he’s been grateful for the opportunity ever since.

For Jeremy, the best part of volunteering is the relationships he’s built with clients. “We only see them for a few minutes each week, but those moments really matter,” he says. “Over time, you get to know their stories and personalities, and each connection ends up being its own kind of special.”

Professionally, Jeremy has spent several decades in banking, most recently managing products for local financial institutions. After a recent reorganization, he’s enjoying some time to reflect and explore what comes next. Outside of volunteering, Jeremy and his spouse are active members of a local gym community and love staying on the move: lifting, running, hiking, and even tackling obstacle course races. At home, their two energetic labs, Harvey and Maggie, keep life joyful and full of motion.

Thank you Jeremy for all that you do!

For the past three months, Michael Anderson has been a dedicated part of the Meals on Wheels team, helping serve food and drinks and keeping things tidy at S.V.S.C.

His reason for volunteering is simple and heartfelt- he enjoys helping people and has a love for food, making this the perfect fit.

When asked about his favorite part of volunteering, Michael says he especially enjoys cleaning up tables and making sure the dining area looks great for everyone. Outside of Meals on Wheels, Michael likes to relax by watching movies and has fun exploring new skills in cooking classes. We’re so glad to have him as a part of our volunteer family. Thank you Michael!

Meals on the Move

Bingo!

November 6,, 2025 | 6:30-8:30PM | Northstar Taps - Cheney

Enjoy 5 rounds of bingo with prizes, with 1 free bingo card per round. Additional bingo cards available for $5

Silver Cafe Thanksgiving Feast!

Wednesdau, November 26, 2025 | Airway Heights, Medical Lake, Hillyard, Corbin, Clareview, Appleway, and Spokane Valley

Check in with your site manager to learn if volunteers are needed!

Giving Tuesday

December 2, 2025 | 2-6PM | Shriner's Event Center

A drop-in style bingo event focused on disrupting the increased social isolation so many seniors face during the winter, especially during the holiday season. Featuring local craft beer, food trucks, and prizes from local small businesses, kick off the season of giving with MOWGSC! Bring a senior for FREE bonus bingo cards!

Sign Up to be a Thanksgiving Day Driver!

Look for the sign-up sheet in the office and the kitchen. Or, follow this link and sign up online.

All routes will pick up from the kitchen (218 N Crestline) at 10:00am Thanksgiving Day. If you’re available, join us in spreading warmth, joy, and gratitute to our seniors!

Are You Using Our Mobile Meals App?

It’s a free app for your smart phone that you can use to navigate through your route - mark meals as delivered, call the office or your client, and even write notes to our client care team. Chat with us at the office to get going with the app today!

Heads up for the Holidays!

We’ll be closed Nov 10–11 (Veteran’s Day), Nov 27–28 (Thanksgiving), and Dec 25–26 (Christmas).

We know many of you may also be traveling or unavailable during this time. To help us plan routes and ensure all of our clients continue receiving meals, please let us know as early as possible if you’ll need time off around the holidays. Thank you for helping us stay ahead and keep everything running smoothly!

Is your Food Handler Card up to date?

If not, you can head over to our main office and take the test, or from any computer at your convenience. Your card needs to be updated every two years while you are serving with us.