Offers a wide variety of services to the isolated, frail elderly of Allegheny County who are trying to remain in their own homes. These older adults are matched with trained volunteers from religious congregations in their neighborhoods. All services are free of charge. A minimum of one week's notice is necessary. Volunteers can be drivers, deliverers, kitchen helpers, bakers, and Steering Committee members.
Volunteers do much more than prepare and deliver meals.
Daily, they bring a cheerful greeting, observe the well being of the client and handle emergencies when necessary. Commitment can range from several hours per week to 2-4 hours per month. There are Meals on Wheels Programs throughout the city of Pittsburgh. Preserve offers seniors age 60 and older living in Allegheny and the City of Pittsburgh the opportunity to receive a weekly telephone call from a trained volunteer. Volunteers are assigned to one of Preserve's 60 network organizations nearest their place of residence and are paired to call and check on seniors in their own communities.