McKinney, Texas – June 14, 2013 – Meals on Wheels and Senior Services of Collin County announced they have been selected as one of the beneficiaries of “The Missions Golf Marathon” sponsored by Stonebridge United Methodist Church (SUMC). The fundraiser, to be held on Monday July 1st at the Stonebridge Ranch Country Club Dye Course, will feature pastors and members of SUMC playing 100 holes of golf. Each player must raise at least $1000 in pledges to play.
“The food and services we provide to seniors in Collin County is needed more than ever,” said Ray Ricchi, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels and Senior Services of Collin County. “The senior population is growing in this county and Meals on Wheels strives to fulfill its mission to promote the health, dignity and independence of these citizens. We greatly appreciate Stonebridge Methodist’s Dave Neeley for selecting Meals on Wheel as his beneficiary,” Ricchi added.
Over the years, SUMC has shown their support of Meals on Wheels through various food drives, including their annual harvest box collection, and also via monetary donations.
To make a pledge to Meals on Wheels through “The Missions Golf Marathon” visit www.mysumc.org/mgm and select to apply your pledge to Meals on Wheels where indicated. 100% of those pledges will benefit Meals on Wheels.
Meals On Wheels and Senior Services of Collin County, a non-profit 501(c)(3,) was founded in 1976 to serve the rapidly increasing needs of the area’s seniors, providing nutrition to improve their health by preparing and supplying meals for more than 750 homebound and isolated seniors daily. The seniors receiving meals through the Meals on Wheels program are unable to shop and/or prepare a balanced meal for themselves. Our staff and volunteers are often the only daily contact our seniors have. The Mission is to combat isolation and promote the heath, dignity and independence of those 60 years or older. For more information, contact Meals on Wheels of Collin County, 600 N. Tennessee Street, McKinney, TX 75069. 927-562-6996 or www.mealsonwheelscc.org