The emotional shock at the loss of a spouse can lead to a multiplicity of traumatic problems which usually culminate in withdrawal, loneliness and isolation. But Meals on Wheels Service Centers do make a whole world of difference. A Service Center is perhaps best described as a Senior Citizen’s club house. Here they may enjoy warm companionship, social interaction and cultural enrichment.

This type of stimulation has proven to be an effective antidote against depression, boredom, feelings of “emptiness” and the many woes which so often affect the lives of the elderly – and especially those who live alone.