Priya Patel
TLDR:
- Meals On Wheels in Sudbury received a $75,000 grant to develop a new app
- The app streamlines services, helping volunteers deliver meals more efficiently
Meals On Wheels in Sudbury recently received a $75,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to develop a new app to streamline their services. The app, designed in collaboration with software developers, has been successfully implemented and has received positive feedback from volunteers. The app allows volunteers to access client information and addresses, creating efficient routes for meal delivery. This has significantly improved the way routes are prepared, eliminating the need for manual mapping and optimizing delivery schedules.
The app also provides real-time tracking of volunteers on their routes, allowing staff to monitor their progress and inform clients of any delays. According to Tammi Lear, the interim executive director, this new technology has revolutionized the way Meals On Wheels operates, likening it to “Skip the Dishes for Meals on Wheels.” The organization plans to make the app adaptable for other groups to use and has already received interest from organizations in southern Ontario.
Sudbury MPP Jamie West emphasized the importance of the grant in helping Meals On Wheels better support their volunteers and clients. With the successful implementation of the app, the organization is now able to operate more efficiently and provide vital services to the community. The app has not only improved meal delivery logistics but has also enhanced communication and coordination within the organization.
In conclusion, the new technology implemented by Meals On Wheels in Sudbury has proven to be a gamechanger, enabling the organization to make a significant impact in their community by delivering meals to those in need more effectively and efficiently.
