Mobile Meals asking churches for delivery volunteers

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Volunteers make Trumbull Mobile Meals run.

The community-service agency seeks to pump up its volunteer force of about 350 volunteers who pack and deliver to more than 280 clients in Trumbull County.

Through its Ministry of Meals (MOM), the agency hopes to engage clergy and church members. Trumbull Mobile Meals had a luncheon Tuesday at its headquarters, 323 E. Market St., to explain the program.

The idea is for clergy to talk to parishioners about forming a group from the church to volunteer; individuals also are welcome. Clergy also were asked to publicize the need for volunteers in church bulletins and newsletters.

Marjorie Dangaran, a volunteer for four years, offered a glimpse into how Trumbull Mobile Meals benefits clients and volunteers. For clients, she noted, the service provides meals, fulfilling the agency’s mission that “no one goes hungry” in the community. And volunteers can offer a “cheery hello” to someone who may be alone.

“Fellowship is shared by clients and volunteers,” she said.

“It’s a blessing in reverse,” Dangaran said, noting that the volunteer does more than drop off a meal. “Mr. A, Mrs. B. and Ms. C slip into a space in volunteers’ hearts,” she said.

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