Thank You Ford Motor Company

On Friday, May 11, volunteers from Ford Motor Company delivered Meals on Wheels across greater Houston. However, their efforts extended beyond the Houston area – three hours north in Dallas, more Ford volunteers were delivering Meals on Wheels. The volunteers admitted to some friendly competition between themselves and the Dallas crew, but were united in their desire to make a difference.

“Unlike some corporations, this isn’t mandatory. We chose to be a part of this program,” said Kyle Smith, a relatively new Ford employee who joined the volunteer team immediately after his hire.

Volunteering with Meals on Wheels not only gave the drivers a day off but also opened the eyes of many of Ford’s employees.

Teams of volunteers completed one Meals on Wheels route and delivered meals to more than 20 clients over the course of three hours. After the end of their route, the teams swapped stories and felt “extremely fortunate” to have been able to help local seniors.

 

“We weren’t their regular drivers, and they were still thrilled to see us,” said Kyle. “I like feeling that I made a difference to someone.”

Interfaith Ministries thanks Ford Motor Company for donating their time and money to help home-bound seniors in need. If you and your coworkers are interested in giving back to the community in which you live and work, contact Denise Atkerson.