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NOVEMBER, 2019 108 Donelson Pike Nashville, TN 37214 615-883-8375 www.FiftyForward.org Inside this issue: Gain insight on wellness resources • Medicare presentations and appointments • FiftyForward Supportive Care Services • The Larry Keeton Theatre performances and dates • NEW! Travel Blog Class • Inclement Weather Policy • Veterans Program • FiftyForward Travel • The Sing Along Choir Needs You! Community Resources •
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We now have our own food pantry located in the front office. We are collecting nonperishable food items for members and members of the community . Bring all donated items to the front office. You must make an appointment with our Social Worker to receive these items. If you have travel size toiletries including toothpaste, shampoo, etc. drop them in the box located in the front lobby. These items benefit hospitals and The Next Door, Inc.
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“Meals on Wheels!” comes the cheery greeting as Nashville songwriter Barry Coggins knocks on the door of his latest delivery destination. For more than twenty-five years Barry has helped spearhead an effort to deliver hot food to older adults in need as a volunteer for FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels. “Food for the body and conversation for the soul” is Barry’s motto as he spends every Thursday out in the community making deliveries, often bringing friends along to help. In his twenty-five years, Barry has delivered an estimated 9,000 meals and volunteered 3,000 hours. “It’s a good habit to have…It’s a wonderful thing to be able to share food and conversation with people who…enjoy the company,” says Barry about his service, "delivering meals means just as much to me - actually probably more - than it does for the people who need the meals. The hugs I get are worth any time I invest." Barry doesn’t stop there, however. He also shows his love of the program through fundraising. He recently hosted the Barry Coggins Golf Tournament for FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels for the twentieth year in a row, raising more than $20,000. He also hosts an annual singer/songwriters’ night and ‘Barry-oke’ as events which bring in much-needed funds for the program.
f According to a study by Feeding America, Tennessee is the 41st most foodp insecure state. More than one million l Tennesseans are food insecure. a y FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels seeks to alleviate hunger for older adults i n in need, delivering more than 20,000 g meals annually. Volunteers like Barry are e the heart and soul of the mission.
x p e Become a FiftyForward Fresh/meals r i on Wheels volunteer e and deliver hot meals n and warm wishes to c homebound older e adults. , If you are looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity, sign up to deliver meals for FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels. Spread cheer while you deliver a hot, nutritious meal to older adults in your community. Volunteers are assigned a designated time to pick up meals. Each volunteer receives the packaged meal as well as the address of 4-6 older adults who live in close proximity to one another.
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a s s u Last year FiftyForward Meals on Wheels r delivered more than 18,000 hot meals to e 134 homebound older adults in the d Nashville community. You can “be like Barry” and spread joy all year long doing o something that gives back. f
To volunteer to prep or deliver meals, a contact Sharie Loik Goodman, director, FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheel, f sloik@fiftyforward.org. Currently, l volunteers are needed in the Bellevue a are on Tuesdays and Fridays. w l e s s