SERVPRO at Picklepalooza 2021

9/24/2021 (Permalink)

Pat the Lucky Leprechaun loves to come by the events SERVPRO of Northeast Wichita gets involved in!

Senior Services is a private nonprofit which helps people aged 55 and older continue to be independent and living in their own homes with the proper support and services. Senior Services provides many programs in the Wichita area including, senior employment opportunities, meals on wheels, roving pantry, and in-home support services. SERVPRO of Northeast Wichita has been involved in the Meals on Wheels program for the last year. Michael and Rodeana deliver meals to the seniors on their route every Monday.

The Meals on Wheels program provides a delivered, hot, nutritious meal to homebound people aged 60+ each weekday. More than just a meal, the program provides a friendly, familiar face at the doors of homebound people every day, Michael and Rodeana have built lasting relationships and look forward to seeing their seniors each week.

This year Senior Services put on an amazing event, Picklepalooza. This event was one of the largest fundraisers for Senior Services, as it supports all their major programs in Wichita, like Meals on Wheels, Roving Pantry, Senior Employment program and more. Picklepalooza is a community festival celebrating the love for all things pickleball, this sport has been a part of Senior Services for many years as they were one of the first places to play pickleball in Wichita. SERVPRO of Northeast Wichita got involved and we were a court sponsor as well as had a team play for this incredible event.

Senior Services of Wichita is currently seeking volunteers to deliver meals.  At the peak of the pandemic, they were so happy to have numerous people step up.  This year because of many events and just life being rescheduled from the pandemic they have lost a lot of volunteers.   Most days they have 10 - 20 open routes with staff members taking up to 3 at a time.  If you are interested in getting involved, please put in your application using this link!