On March 23, mayors and other dignitaries delivered Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors in Pinellas County. They were part of the 6th Annual Mayors for Meals campaign, with mayors across the country delivering Meals on Wheels in their communities to help raise awareness of senior hunger.This year, Neighborly was fortunate to have the following individuals respond to our call and help in this cause:
Mayor Dave Eggers
Mayor Gary Katica
Here are just some of the Pinellas County officials who helped deliver meals for this year's Mayors for Meals campaign:
Pinellas Park Mayor Bill Mischler joined volunteer Ed Moony to deliver a route from the Crystal Lakes Manor Meals on Wheels pickup site.
Mayor Mischler took a few moments to talk with representatives from FOX 13 and Patch.com.
Bob Esposito (Assistant to Florida State Rep. Jeff Brandes) with site coordinator RuthE Hargray and volunteer Cecelia Vestergaard at the Sunshine Center
Bob Esposito took time to speak with several senior diners at the Sunshine Center.
Dunedin Mayor Dave Eggers went on a route with volunteers John and Marge Ralph.
Mayor Eggers and the volunteers made several deliveries.