Recently, the Transportation Department at Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency did a fundraiser to assist the Home Delivered Meals Program, better known as “Meals on Wheels,” that the agency administers in the 14-county region.
The employees decided to raise the money by selling Boston Butts. The Butts were purchased at a discounted rate from Jerry’s IGA in Livingston and then prepared by agency employee Steve Lancaster, who is known over the region for his BBQ skills.
Many of the employees sold the Boston Butts, assisted Lancaster in the preparation and then delivered the Butts to the generous people who purchased them.
Rebecca Harris, transportation director, stated, “I am so proud to work with such a caring group of people and I am thrilled we were able to help such a great program.”
The effort resulted in raising $2,056.01 for this program that delivers hot meals to seniors’ homes across the Upper Cumberland. It takes $1,820 per year to feed one person for a year through the Home Delivered Meals Program.
Field Service/ Nutrition Director at UCHRA Linda Tramel said, “We are so appreciative of the efforts of all who helped with this fundraiser and as a result of their generosity we will now be able to remove one senior off of the waiting list this year.”
This program is designed for the elderly and adults with disabilities to remain in their own homes, avoiding premature institutionalization by providing a nutritionally balanced noontime meal up to seven days per week.
The Home Delivered Meals Program has served 184,626 meals to people in the Upper Cumberland this 2011-12 fiscal year alone.
 Luke Collins, executive director of UCHRA, said, “It is my goal to remove as many seniors as possible from the Meals on Wheels waiting list, and our team is helping do just that.”
To learn more about the Home Delivered Meals Program or any of the other 62 programs UCHRA offers call 931-528-1127 or visit www.uchra.com.