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JOIN US ON JUNE 21ST FOR PICLEPALOOZA 2024

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21ST, 2024

8:30AM – 6:00PM

CHICKEN N PICKLE – WICHITA, KS

Come out and play for fun while supporting the isolated, homebound seniors on Meals on Wheels & the families stricken with Alzheimer’s Disease. All money raised during the event will support Senior Services of Wichita.

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Pet Support for Meals on Wheels

Pet owners know their furry friends are not just animals, they are family. This is especially true for homebound, isolated seniors receiving Meals on Wheels. Through a partnership with WAAL (Wichita Animal Action League), Senior Services now delivers pet food to at risk seniors with pets as well financial assistance to aid in veterinary care. Your help is needed now to keep seniors and their beloved companion nurtured and safe while living in their own homes.

A MEAL FOR 2…ON YOU?

A donation of $60 will help feed 1 senior and their pet for 1 week.

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“I don’t have kids so Peanut is my baby. I was sharing half my meal with him but now he’s eating dog food and losing weight.” – Meals on Wheels client Eddie.

“Bella has been with me a long time. She gobbles up her food and we love the visits!” – Meals on Wheels client Cathy.

Meals On Wheels

Client Stories

  • CATHY'S STORY – BEST FRIENDS THROUGH THE YEARS

    Meals on Wheels client Cathy & her beloved dog Bella both face issues that impact us all as we age. Bella has cataracts so she is partially blind. Cathy’s pup is her best friend & follows her wherever she goes. They can be found on the front porch most afternoons enjoying her quiet neighborhood. Bella has lost most her teeth, so she has really appreciated our PetPals delivery of wet food which she gobbles right up. Cathy says Meals on Wheels is a “lifesaver” for her too. She very much appreciates her nutritious and delicious meals as much as Bella appreciates hers.

  • EDDIE’S STORY – HEALTHY SENIOR, HEALTY PET

    Eddie is a Meals on Wheels client who is very friendly and talkative. He has a bit of a speech impediment but he loves to talk with his volunteers and Meals on Wheels staff members. Eddie is a little lonely and can talk a long time! He has a Chihuahua named Mr. Peanut who is approximately 9-11 years old. Thanks to our partnership with WAAL Mr. Peanut had his nails trimmed for the 1st time in his life. Eddie is very grateful for the monthly dog food deliveries as he was sharing his meals with Mr. Peanut. Since receiving the pet food, Mr. Peanut is no longer eating people food and has lost weight. Eddie has also noticed that Mr. Peanut is no longer scratching his skin indicating he must have a type of allergy to “people food”.

  • MICHAEL’S STORY – CRISIS DELIVERY

    In December 2021 Gupton’s Pet Store donated bags of both dog & cat food to the project. One client named Michael was in desperate need of cat food and couldn’t wait until the program launched. Michael’s situation was very difficult. He was both deaf and mute with a colostomy bag and other extreme health issues but his 2 cats were his family. His financial resources and family support were limited. His hot water heater and furnace were both broken and in need of repair. His Meals on Wheels Social Service Specialist worked to find him resources for home repairs. Our Public Relations Coordinator delivered cat food to his home even before the project was up and rolling. She arrived to find that the only furnishing Michael had in his trailer was 2 cat beds. He did have a communication device that typed out words for him to make communication easier. His appreciation was expressed in the form of physical gestures – a smile and a hug along with a mouthed “thank you”. Unfortunately Michael’s health condition was so severe he passed away in January. Senior Services is grateful we were able to serve him in the last couple months of his life and bring a smile to his face.

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