Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver nutrition and connection to seniors in need.
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Every Wednesday Christie Wallace delivers meals to home-bound seniors as part of the Meals on Wheels program in Thurston County.
But during a heat wave, Wallace can also serve as a lifeline.
“Sometimes you can tell if they’re not doing well,” said Wallace.
To participate in the program, clients must be older than 60 and unable to drive or cook for themselves.
When extreme weather hits, those folks can need more than a meal, said Wallace.
“It is hard. I feel bad for
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