Seniors and the homebound are among the most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic, they are also the most isolated. Jessica Galli shares her experience as a Meals on Wheels volunteer, and provides insight into the essential services these volunteers provide each and every day. Meals on Wheels delivers not just hot meals, but meaningful engagement and a friendly face to those hungry for personal connection.

Santa Barbara Public Library: www.sbplibrary.org

Santa Barbara Meals on Wheels: www.mealsonwheelssb.org

Books mentioned:

Born a crime : stories from a South African childhood by Trevor Noah

Into thin air : a personal account of the Mount Everest disaster
by Jon Krakauer