Brighten an Older Adult's Day with a Greeting Card!

At Optage Meals, we deliver hot and frozen meals to seniors and adults with disabilities to ensure that they have access to a friendly face and the nutrition they need. We care deeply about making a difference in our clients' lives, and we seek to provide much more than food—we want all the people we serve to know that they are loved, valued, and not forgotten.

We are currently looking for volunteers to make greeting cards that we can send to our clients! This is a great opportunity for children, church groups, college organizations, or book clubs! Each card can make a huge difference in a client's life, and we hope that these cards will bring extra cheer as we celebrate the beginning of fall.

This is a volunteer opportunity that you can complete on your own time using your own supplies. Feel free to write a kind note inside a premade card or create a fun card from scratch. We encourage you to use your creativity and have fun! These cards will be delivered in person, so there's no need to worry about postage or making sure the cards are flat. Envelopes are optional, but please leave them unsealed if you choose to include them.

Cards will need to be dropped off at the Optage Meals office between 8:00 and 3:30 Mondays through Fridays, but other arrangements can be made if needed. This is an ongoing volunteer opportunity, so you are welcome to work on the cards and drop them off at your own pace.

Guidelines/Ideas for Creating Cards

• Wish the recipient well and tell them that they're loved and appreciated!
• Share a fact about yourself (ex. your hobbies, your pets, your favorite parts of fall).
• Ask the recipient questions about themselves. Even though they won't be able to respond, they'll appreciate the gesture.
• Include a poem, trivia question, joke, quote, drawing, or your favorite song lyrics.
• Avoid making religious references if possible. Keep your message light and avoid talking about how the recipient might be lonely or unwell.
• Sign all cards "from an Optage Meals volunteer" and include your first name and organization only if you feel comfortable.