Home-Delivered Meals Program
Volunteer of the Quarter
(April – June 2026)

Congratulations to James (Jim) Flatley, Volunteer of the Quarter. Jim started his volunteer adventure with Meals on Wheels, Etc. in January 2025 as a substitute. During this time, he has completed 186 routes, 42 of which were done within the last three months.

When we asked Jim what brought him to Meals on Wheels, Etc. – he said one day my wife said bluntly, “Hey, why don’t you do Meals on Wheels.” He thought what a great idea and picked up his phone to call us. And our staff and clients are so thankful that he did.

Jim shares that he is continually stunned by the smiles and gratitude of the clients we serve. No matter how dire the circumstances, most people light up just for knowing that someone cares about and for them. Jim is a retired US Navy Captain and one of his clients is a retired General who served in the Venezuela Army, so when Jim delivers to his house, they always salute each other – each looking forward to that!

Jim credits Rosibel and Lorraine for inspiring him to have fun and enjoy his volunteer experience! He likes the system we use as it’s well organized for the staff, drivers, and fellow volunteers. The software makes it easy to match the areas in need with his schedule so he can assist 4-5 days a week and serve all over Seminole County.

We are grateful to have Jim as a substitute volunteer and thank him for his willingness to step in and help whenever and wherever needed.

Home-Delivered Meals Program 
2025 Volunteer of the Year 

Congratulations to Dorothy Evans, Volunteer of the Quarter. Dorothy has been a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, Etc. for over 15 years. One of her daughter’s friends’ mom delivered meals and loved it. Then Dorothy saw a memo in her church bulletin that volunteers were needed, so she signed up. Dorothy does a double route in Sanford and has been doing so for about 10 years. As shared by a fellow volunteer, “Dorothy is very friendly and helpful to her clients.”

When asked what the most rewarding thing about her volunteer experience is, Dorothy shares this: “When you can do something for someone, out of the goodness of your heart, and not expect anything in return, it’s pure joy!” She feels she could write a book about the many client stories because there are so many of them. As a volunteer, you learn so much about each client, where they come from, their financial situation, their health issues, and of course, about their families, far and near.

Dorothy encourages anyone who can spare a little time out of their week to do so. YOU can make a difference in someone’s life by being a volunteer, and it is always a good thing to help someone if you can. We are grateful to have Dorothy as one of our volunteers, and we are so thankful for her dedication to the senior clients on her two Sanford routes.