Syracuse Meals on Wheels Makes Thanksgiving Special

Everyday the Syracuse Meals on Wheels provides 800 meals a day to 400 people who would not otherwise get the food they need.

Mason Kaufman, the Executive Director, says although they will be delivering meals over the holiday season just as they do all year round, they plan on making the Thanksgiving meal a bit more special.


Turkey, stuffing, side dishes, and apple pie are part of the menu. Festive fall place mats and after dinner mints will also be added to the delivery.



Volunteer Coordinator, Jeff Banta says Meals on Wheels is always looking for volunteers, but especially over the holiday season because it is very busy.



Banta, after loosing his job, began volunteering in the kitchen at Meals on Wheels. Volunteering gives him "the warm fuzzies" and he says he is grateful to now be employed by Meals on Wheels, because it helps so many people.


Other volunteers say they feel the same way as Banta. Working at Meals on Wheels is very fulfilling says Kaufman because "we become their family, in a sense."