A MEAL FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY
Meals on Wheels Goes the Extra Mile
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.
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.
One volunteer with Meals on Wheels Atlanta, Larry Auberbach, had a unique experience delivering meals to Jeffery Jones and his dog, Grizzly. The
FLASHBACK TO DINOSAURS, BASEBALL, AND TOM HANKS SOME OF OUR FAVORITE '90s MOVIES
It’s easy to feel nostalgic about the ‘90s. It was a simpler time before cellphones and social media took over our lives. This decade gave us many things, from fashion to
see his differences as limitations. His attitude affects those around him, and throughout the movie, you see how Gump makes a positive impact on everyone he meets. The film spans a time period ranging from the '50s to the '80s, and it’s still as relevant today as it was when it was first released.
'THE SANDLOT'
technology, that are still part of our lives today. It also brought several movies to the big screen that have since become classics and are rewatched and streamed even today. Trying to narrow down this list of favorites is like trying to pick the best flavor of ice cream or decide on pizza or a burger. These are just a few of our favorites, so we’ll leave it to you to add to this list and rewatch
Speaking of uplifting stories, “The Sandlot” is another tale that gave us the now-famous line, “You’re killing me, Smalls.” The movie is set in California, where a new kid has just moved to town. While he has trouble fitting in at first, he soon finds friends and starts to play baseball with them. The group’s biggest threat is The Beast, but as we soon learn, what seems scary initially is often just misunderstood.
'JURASSIC PARK'
the ‘90s movies you love best.
'FORREST GUMP'
Steven Spielberg made dreams and fears come true with his creation of “Jurassic Park,” based on the book by Michael Crichton. Using state-of-the-art computer-generated imagery, Spielberg’s film brought dinosaurs to life, making theatergoers feel as if they too were visiting Jurassic Park and should fear for their lives when the Tyrannosaurus rex is on the loose. “Jurassic Park” gave us a classic that soon inspired an entire film series and a ride at Disneyland.
This heartwarming movie made us fall in love with Tom Hanks’ depiction of the endearing, unstoppable Forrest Gump. It’s easy to see why this tale, based on a book by Winston Groom, became a classic. We all could use an uplifting story about a person who overcomes obstacles and doesn’t
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