by Jessica Taloney
Published: Fri, April 10, 2009 - 3:22 pm CST
Last Updated: Fri, April 10, 2009 - 3:25 pm CST
While many cities are cutting back on special programs, one south Alabama town is watching one of theirs grow.In January, the city of Saraland took over "Meals On Wheels," delivering home cooked lunches to seniors in the area. In the last four months, requests for meals have increased 20%.
"The city is trying extremely hard to make sure nobody goes hungry," says Sgt. Steve Stafford, a spokesperson for the city. "Some people have a tendency not to be able to ask for help, but the way the economy has been bouncing back and forth, people are now not as reluctant to say I need some help on something," he says.
The program relies on volunteer drivers to get the meals to their destinations. Some city workers even volunteer during their lunch hour.
"We've been really blessed," says Billie Madden, who recently signed up to be a recipient. "They bring it right on out at lunch time and it's still warm."
Even in the toughest times, Mayor Ken Williams insists he will always find room in the budget for Meals On Wheels.
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