The nonprofit group Faith in Action/Volunteer Action for Aging is seeking volunteers for this year’s Thanksgiving meal delivery program for older and disabled adults who have minimal resources and opportunities for holiday celebrations with family and friends. The undertaking has been a local tradition for more than 18 years.
On Thanksgiving Day, volunteers deliver one or more meals to recipients in the areas of greater Long Beach, Lakewood, Signal Hill, South Los Angeles and surrounding cities. Last year, with the assistance of volunteers and donations, FIA/VAA provided 1,000 meals to those less fortunate. The goal this year is to deliver 1,200 meals with Human Services Association preparing them.
On Thanksgiving Day, volunteers are to arrive at 9am at SCAN Health Plan’s Headquarters parking lot, 3800 Kilroy Airport Way, Suite 100. Between 9:30am and noon, deliveries will be made. Those interested in volunteering should call (562) 637-7103 or email tnieto@scanhealthplan.com by Monday, Nov. 22.
