Mobile Meals Of Westfield Seeks Volunteer Drivers In Cranford

Westfield NJ

17 December, 2020

5:16 PM

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CRANFORD AND WESTFIELD, NJ — Mobile Meals of Westfield needs volunteer drivers to deliver prepared meals to their clients in Cranford, they said. Mobile Meals is a non-profit organization that provides meals to people who are unable to provide meals for themselves in Clark, Cranford, Fanwood, Garwood, Mountainside, Scotch Plains and Westfield. The organization provides hot, nutritious lunches and dinners to approximately 50 needy people each day. The organization has no restrictions on who they can serve and receive no federal funding. Requirements for volunteer drivers are: Licensed Driver over the age of 18Insured vehicleMinimum commitment of one time per monthCommitment of 1-2 hours per delivery day To apply for a volunteer driver position for the Cranford openings: Go to the Mobile Meals website at mobilemealsofwestfield.orgClick on VOLUNTEER in the upper right hand corner of the home pageClick PRINT VOLUNTEER APPLICATION at the bottom of that pagePrint completed application and submit to: Mobile Meals of Westfield170 Elm St.Westfield, NJ 07090 If interested in donating rather than volunteering, they take donations via this link. "Mobile Meals doesn't accept food donations but we are always looking for volunteers to package and deliver meals and monetary donations are, of course, always appreciated," said a coordinator. For questions, or to receive the service or to volunteer, you can also contact Mobile Meals of Westfield at [email protected], or call 908-233-6146, or visit the website at mobilemealsofwestfield.org. Coronavirus impact On June 29, Mobile Meals of Westfield re-opened after the Corona Virus statewide shutdown. Following state and CDC guidelines for safety, Mobile Meals resumed providing lunches and dinners for those unable to provide meals for themselves. Delivery was through coolers at client homes rather than face-to-face. This story is part of Patch's Headlining Hope series, which profiles local nonprofits and charitable organizations in need of volunteers and resources. If you know of a local organization that should be profiled, contact [email protected]. Got news? Email [email protected]. To be the first to get news alerts with breaking stories in your town, or to get a free local newsletter each morning, sign up for Patch breaking news alerts or daily newsletters.