Volunteer Appreciation
It takes the help of over 1100 volunteers to make our program possible. Over 44 people are needed every day to deliver all of the routes. These volunteers not only give of their time but also use their own vehicles and pay for their own gasoline. These volunteers are truly the “wheels” of Meals on Wheels so it is very important to us that we recognize and reward their efforts whenever possible.
 Annual Appreciation Reception
This event is held each year in April. Awards will be given to those who have completed 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and even 35 years of volunteer service (now that is commitment!) Volunteers and their guests will be treated to a fun evening and a new theme every year. They will enjoy a wonderful dessert, door prizes, and hopefully realize how much we appreciate all they do to make our community a better place to live.
Summer Social
A week-long luau-themed event held every July in which Lubbock Meals on Wheels volunteers are invited back to the office for lunch after completing their deliveries. Hot dogs and beverages are provided and volunteers are encouraged to bring their favorite side dish.
Christmas Lunches
A week-long event held every December in which Lubbock Meals on Wheels volunteers are invited back to the office for lunch after completing their deliveries. A different soup will be served daily along with delicious cornbread and beverages.
Volunteers
2010 - 35 Years of Service
| Karen Votava |
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2010 - 25 Years of Service
| Stan Bobrowski and Tom Stalcup. Not pictured: Kathy Waldron. |
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2010 - 20 Years of Service
| Larry Harvey and Betty Wright. Not pictured: Alice Albus, Ricky Beaver, Bonnie and Hank Crawford, and Jerry Price |
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2010 - 15 Years of Service
| Joan and Bruce Callender, Mary Cunningham, Rita Pettigrew. Not pictured: George Dawson and Ted Hartman. |
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2010 - 10 Years of Service
| Carrie Larner, Christine Evans, Tommy Wright, Sallie Anz, Kelly Barnett, Jane Chua-Tuan, Brigida Garcia, Jim Graves. Not pictured: Jim Bales, Joyce Cantrell, Sheila Click, Joanie Coles, Donald Daniel, Marilyn Fannin, Peggy Hay, Amy Rose King, Maureen Lambert, Warren McNeill, John Rangel, Sandra Reasoner, Karla Schmidt, Tami Sparkman, Suzie Stafford, and Gail Wilson. |
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2010 - Top 15 Volunteers
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1. Gene Henry 244 Hours
2. Mary Mutai 239 Hours
3. Evelyn Gray 239 Hours
4. Loyd Johnson 207 Hours
5. Joyce Cantrell 205 Hours
6. Bob Pollak 199 Hours
7. Jim Newsom 198 Hours
8. Kathy Graham 171 Hours
9. Kent Clark 164 Hours
10. Doug Aldridge 152 Hours
11. Buck Nash 146 Hours
12. Jay Dial 137 Hours
13. Shirley Nash 137 Hours
14. Jim Graves 131 Hours
15. Lanita McAfee 121 Hours |
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2010 - Youth
| Caelan Rhoades |
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