Interview: Burlington Meals on Wheels serves their 2 millionth meal
Tuesday July 1, 2008
Mitch Wertlieb
Burlington, VT
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One Burlington Meals on Wheels recipient got his lunch delivered by a special
guest yesteerday.
Senator Patrick Leahy delivered the organization's two millionth meal. The program has been feeding the city's older citizens two-meals a day since 1972.
And it's not just Burlington. Hundreds of volunteers around the state are checking in on older people to provide nourishment, and a little bit of company.
We spoke with the Director of the Burlington program, Peter Carmolli and a volunteer, Gwen Carmolli outside of the group's kitchen.
Click listen to hear the entire interview.
To contact Burlington Meals on Wheels call 862-6253.
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