Meals on wheels driver-turned-recipient: “It’s been a pleasure all the way around”

19 March 2019 at 18 h 37 min

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Meals on wheels driver-turned-recipient: “It’s been a pleasure all the way around”

Martin Sadler, who used to deliver meals on wheels, is now a recipient of the service. “It’s a lifesaver now,” he said, referring to the food and pleasant interactions with the volunteers who deliver his meals. The tin Sadler is holding was from a recent delivery, full to the brim with chicken drumsticks, rice, broccoli, cauliflower and carrots. “They really thought about this,” he said, impressed with the quality of the meals he receives. (Photo : Matthew McCully)

By Matthew McCully – “It never occurred to me that one day I would receive meals on wheels,” explained retired United Church Minister Martin Sadler. “ I just thought I would go on delivering.” After around five years as a volunteer driver delivering meals on wheels for Community Aid in Lennoxville, he is now a recipient of the service. “It’s a lifesaver now.” This week is national meals on wheels week. While volunteers who deliver or clients who receive meals could share their thoughts on the program, Sadler, having experienced the service from both sides, has a unique perspective. See full story in the Wednesday, March 20 edition of The Record.