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Council on Aging reports rising Meals on Wheels demand, vehicle and facility issues
Summary
The Council on Aging told commissioners Meals on Wheels deliveries rose by about 6,666 meals from January through April, driven by new residents and volunteer strain; staff requested new accessible vans for two centers and reported repair and leak problems at the Cedar center addition.
The Iron County Council on Aging reported increases in demand for its services and described facility and transportation needs to the commission.
The Council on Aging director (name not specified in the record) said the program delivered 6,666 meals between January and April, an increase driven partly by new residents who lack local family support. "That takes anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour longer, and most of my drivers are…
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