Meals on Wheels - Anderson

Join us and make a difference in the lives of homebound citizens of Anderson County!

The success of Meals on Wheels depends largely on our dedicated and loyal volunteers.  Each weekday, approximately 60 volunteers work in our kitchen, deliver meals, and help with scheduling and other office duties to provide the hot, nutritious meals that many elderly and disabled in our community rely upon.  All total, more than 400 volunteers give their time and energy annually to help Meals on Wheels carry out its mission. 

Volunteers come from all walks of life: retirees, those in the workforce who want to give something back to the community, and students in public and private schools as well as those who are home schooled. If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference…we would welcome you to join us at Meals on Wheels!  

Volunteer Possibilities:

Please call Jeanie Campbell  at 864-225-6800 if you can give one hour once a day, once a week, or even once a month to help deliver a warm meal and a caring smile! Other volunteer opportunities are available. Please see below for specific jobs and where you might like to serve.

Route Drivers: Pick up meals at The William Law Watkins Center in Anderson between the hours of 8:30 am and 10:30 am on weekdays and deliver meals on a specific route in Anderson County.  Most routes have 15 to 20 meals and take about 90 minutes to deliver.

Pick Up Drivers for Belton, Double Springs, Honea Path, Iva, Piedmont, Pelzer, Pendleton, Powdersville, Starr, Townville, and Williamston: Drivers are needed to pick up meals from our center and transport them to a designated location within these towns.  Route drivers will meet you at the designated location and receive the meals for delivery.

Route Driver Substitutes: Ability to fill in for regular route drivers when they are sick or on vacation. Substitutes may drive once a month or once a week – depending on your availability.  

Packers: Pack meals for drivers to take on delivery each weekday.  Meal packing line starts at 8:30 am and is usually completed by 10:00 am.

Courier Service: Pick up donated food items from local grocery stores, businesses, and individuals and bring to our center.

Clerk: Call outlying area drivers to notify them of pick-up times. Process route sheets and prepare birthday gifts for the following day.  Work usually begins at 8:30 am and takes approximately two hours to complete.

Special Events: Provide support for various fundraising activities. Jobs are varied and fun! Please look at our list of fundraising events and see if there is one that interests you.

Stock Person: Any individual capable of lifting 50 pounds who is willing to help us stock our pantry shelves when we receive our food deliveries.  Morning hours. If you are interested, contact Jeanie .

We appreciate your interest in becoming a volunteer for Meals on Wheels!