Every month, a hardy group of volunteers meet up at the George Henry White Center to assemble hot and nourishing meals for sick or infirm members of the community. Eight churches and organizations participate, sharing the preparation and assembly of the cooked meals. The packed dinners are then delivered to nearly 200 Bladen or Columbus County neighbors every month--a warm and tasty reminder that they are loved. "The Meals on Wheels Program is lead by my Aunt, Miss Gracie George. She is also the leader of the GHW Center Hospitality Team," testified the Center's superintendent, Mr. Ocie Jones. "She does a great job!"
The program is due to the hard work of many talented and generous individuals. Outstanding volunteers include Lugretta Staton, Chris Carey, Janice Carey, Gracie George, Jessie Troy, Betty Baldwin, Lena Spaulding, Ocie Jones, Alton Jones, Wanda Pridgen, Alexander Tomlin, Jordan Jarmin, Margaret Gordon, Nellie Moore, Barbara Troy, JoAnn Blanks, Lawrence Rouse, Sarah Moore, Ellis Spaulding, Annie Ruth Powell, Pam Jones, Shelva Graham, Brenda Kelly.
The participating organizations include: Pleasant Plain Baptist Church, Rehobeth AME Zion Church, Christian Plain AME Zion Church, St. James Baptist Church, Welches Creek Baptist Church, Love Grove Baptist Church, Shady Grove Baptist Church, Union Baptist Church.
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