Special to the Herald
Make your steps count for a great cause! Meals on Wheels, Etc. will host its annual March for Meals 5K Brunch on Saturday, March 15 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs.
For a tax-deductible donation of $35, the event includes an optional 3.1 mile walk/run around the beautiful lake with music and a complimentary tasting menu provided by Meals on Wheels, Etc. very own, Top Hat Catering. Your donation provides five nourishing meals for a senior in Seminole County, including a visit from a Meals on Wheels, Etc. volunteer.
“For over 50 years, Meals on Wheels, Etc. has been a cornerstone of care for Seminole County seniors,” said Mike McKee, executive director of Meals on Wheels, Etc. “The March for Meals 5K Brunch is more than just a walk; it’s a celebration of community, a chance to raise awareness, and an opportunity to fund vital programs that support our seniors.”
Adults can register online for $35 and children 16 and under can register for $15. Raffle tickets will also be available for purchase. Each registered walker will receive a Meals on Wheels, Etc. swag bag (while supplies last).
Registration will be available at 7:45 a.m. on the morning of the event and will be $40 for adults and $20 for children.
Questions about the March for Meals 5K Brunch can be directed to Dawn Garrison, Community Relations Coordinator, at [email protected] or call 407-333-8877, ext. 103.
For more information about Meals on Wheels, Etc., visit https://www.mealsetc.org/.
About Meals on Wheels, Etc.
Meals on Wheels, Etc. began providing home-delivered meals and transportation services to seniors in Seminole County in 1973. Today, Meals on Wheels, Etc. provides several services to help the growing needs of the vulnerable seniors in the area, including Neighborhood Dining, Homemaking, Chores, Weatherization and more that help the aging population remain in their own homes and living with as much independence as possible. The organization also serves low income groups. To learn more about Meals on Wheels, Etc., visit https://www.mealsetc.org/.
