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Meals on Wheels Goes the Extra Mile A MEAL FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY
the Last Minute
Meals on Wheels doesn’t often get the credit it deserves. The international nonprofit ensures those who are unable to buy or make their own meals get the food they need to survive. Of course, for many recipients, the efforts of the organization go far beyond “survival.” For those who receive food daily or weekly, those deliveries may be their only source of social interaction. And during times of social distancing, the program became more important than ever. Meals on Wheels doesn’t just serve meals to the elderly and people with disabilities — it also serves those people’s pets. In 2019, Meals on Wheels Atlanta realized there was a huge need in their community to feed the pets of senior citizens. It stands to reason that if an elderly individual is unable to shop or cook for themselves, their pets may be in a similar predicament. And when someone’s pet is their entire world, making sure the animal is fed and healthy means everything. In response to this need, Meals on Wheels Atlanta began stocking up on cat and dog food, creating their own pantry to serve the local pet community. When volunteers made their rounds delivering meals to seniors, they made sure to bring cat and dog food along too. One volunteer with Meals on Wheels Atlanta, Larry Auberbach, had a unique experience delivering meals to Jeffery Jones and his dog, Grizzly. The volunteer told 11Alive News in Atlanta that Jeffery and Grizzly “have their own special relationship.” Larry loved Grizzly long before Meals on Wheels Atlanta started the pet pantry because he saw how much Grizzly’s companionship meant to Jeffery. Now, Larry enjoys his service that much more since he gets to provide for Jeffery’s beloved pet, as well. On top of delivering food to seniors and their pets, Meals on Wheels Atlanta also delivers pet toys and pet beds, and they are happy to take in any pet-related food or items for donation. The organization says this endeavor was done out of love, not only for the people they serve but also for the whole family — wagging tails, fuzzy whiskers, and all.
GET SCHEDULED BEFORE THE FALL
When COVID-19 came to the U.S., our team at Auburn Dental Center did everything we could to ensure both our staff and our patients remained safe. We limited the amount of people in the office by only seeing those who needed urgent care for serious dental issues. Any patients who had appointments for checkups or regular cleanings were rescheduled for a later date. Then, as the country began its slow reopening throughout late May and June, we began seeing patients more often. We’re hoping that by the time this newsletter is released, we’re able to see far more of our patients than we have all spring to address whatever their needs may be. This time of year, our team gets fairly busy because the new school year is just around the corner. Hopefully, schools will open fairly normally come August, which means parents will want their kids in for their yearly checkups. However, we might be even busier this year than we have been before.
With the many appointments we’ve rescheduled in the past few months, it might be difficult to see any more patients who haven’t been scheduled already. As fall comes closer and closer, we’ll have fewer and fewer open spots. Because of this, we urge you to call our office and schedule an appointment sooner rather than later. We know how important it is to start a new school semester with a bright smile, and through our services, everyone in the family can get that smile.
If you or your child don’t have an appointment with us, now is your chance to get on our calendar. Call the office at 402-274-5110 today.
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