Food Delivery Knoxville

KNOXVILLE (WATE) – While most people are avoiding the roads with the snow and ice, some local charities that rely on drivers like Mobile Meals are asking for volunteers with heavy duty cars. One such group trekked through neighborhoods so that seniors wouldn’t have to go without food.

The meals were packed, routes were checked and more than 100 volunteers were ready Wednesday to take coolers full of food out to seniors on this snowy day.

“It’s not something that normally people would go out and do on a snow days for school. You’d normally just sit at home and stay warm under a blanket and watch the snow. But we’re out in the snow doing something good for other people, ” said high school freshman Lexie Creed.

Creed’s family and all of the volunteers were a big help because of the cars they were driving.

“Having it makes it a lot easier since it is four-wheel drive, ” added Creed.

Worried about the weather the next few days, Mobile Meals was delivering two meals on Wednesday just in case. Having a delivery was a surprise for Maxine Payne, 86.

“That horrible snow this morning, I didn’t think it was ever going to stop. It got heavier and heavier, ” she said.

Payne says she’s grateful.

“I’m always glad to see them and they’ve always got a smile. They really are a blessing.”

The volunteers say making sure everyone is okay as this storm sweeps through is just as important as what they’re dropping off.

“I love getting to go to the houses and meet people, ” said Creed.

With about 800 seniors to take care of each day, Mobile Meals is asking if you have a car with four-wheel drive to come volunteer the next few days and help deliver food. You’re asked to call their main office at (865) 524-2786.