On Saturday, March 8, 2025, the ALA team from Monroe University participated in a Servant Leadership event in conjunction with Meals-on-Wheels, serving our University's community of New Rochelle, NY.
Meals-on-Wheels serves mostly qualified homebound seniors. This program serves people who require prepared meals due to permanent or temporary frailty, illness or disability thus enabling them to remain in their own homes. In addition to bringing nourishment, Meals-on-Wheels volunteers also deliver a reassuring daily "check-in" on clients. Changes in a client's health or needs are followed up on by Meals-on-Wheels staff. When appropriate, referrals to family, physician, or community service organizations are made.
In the spirit of servant leadership, our students came together as team members for the common good of giving back to our community. As one unit, their actions were valued, heard and empowered through service.