The Milford Senior Center has acquired a new delivery van for its Meals on Wheels program, purchased through fundraising and community support.
“We are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed – generous donors, passionate volunteers and enthusiastic event participants,” said Leonora C. Rodriguez, the center’s executive director. “This van is more than transportation – it’s a lifeline that ensures our Milford neighbors continue to receive the vital services they depend on.”
The van will replace a previously damaged vehicle involved in an accident earlier this year.
“We have grown in the number of people that we deliver to – it really is a lifeline for many that live alone or need substantial medical or physical help. It’s one less thing that they have to worry about,” Rosie Rose, the Meals on Wheels coordinator.
A crucial piece of the funding came via an anonymous donation made through the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, according to the Milford Senior Center.