Office Closures & Meal Delivery Schedule Updates
Office Closed - Monday, January 26 & Tuesday, January 27
Due to forecasted inclement weather, freezing temperatures, and the potential for unsafe road conditions early next week, the Meals on Wheels Durham office will be closed on Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27. Staff will work remotely on Monday and Tuesday.
Meal Delivery Update
To make sure our clients are still cared for during the closure, we’re adjusting our delivery schedule as follows:
Hot Meal Clients
- Will receive two additional frozen meals this week
- Delivered on Friday, Jan. 23
Frozen Meal Clients
- Will receive a two-meal frozen box
- Delivered on Friday, Jan. 23
Midweek Updates
- Hot meal deliveries resume on Wednesday, even if operating on a delay
- Any remaining frozen meals will be delivered Wednesday, as conditions allow
- Wednesday is expected to follow Monday’s lettered-route group
Return to Normal Operations
If all meals are delivered as planned, we expect to resume normal service on Thursday, January 29.
Volunteer Needs
Drivers Needed - Friday, Jan. 23
Since frozen meal clients will receive meals on Friday, January 23, we are seeking a few additional drivers to help ensure every client is prepared ahead of the winter storm.
We currently have 7 open routes and would greatly appreciate a few extra hands to make sure every meal is delivered.
Wellness Calls - Monday, Jan. 26
In response to the winter weather and office closure, and if circumstances permit (barring any power outages), we are offering Wellness Calls on Monday, January 26 to check in on clients who may be impacted by the cold.
- Brief, friendly calls to say hello and check that clients are safe and doing okay
- Confirm that meals have been received
- Not emergency or problem-solving calls. No special training required