The holidays can leave older adults feeling isolated and alone. Volunteer to deliver a festive Thanksgiving meal and share a visit or friendly phone call with an older adult.
“Thank you so much for a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. The volunteer delivered it with such sweetness and kindness that I will always remember this day.” – Deborah (DOROT senior)
Here’s how it works:
- Register online HERE (by Nov. 15)
- Pick up a Thanksgiving meal and get matched with an older adult
- Deliver the meal to the older adult
- Connect with the older adult for visit or friendly phone call
Package Pick-Up Locations:
West Side: Sunday, November 19
DOROT
171 West 85th Street
Off Amsterdam Avenue
East Side: Sunday, November 19
Central Synagogue
123 East 55th Street
Between Park and Lexington Avenues
For more information and to register, please visit www.dorotusa.org/packagedelivery
Please Note: Pre-registration and valid photo ID is required to participate.
About DOROT:
DOROT is a social service agency dedicated to alleviating social isolation among older adults by providing services to help them live independently as valued members of the community. For more than four decades, DOROT has been an innovative leader in the fields of aging services and volunteerism.
DOROT
171 West 85 Street
New York, NY 10024
Tel: 212-769-2850
www.dorotusa.org
