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Preserving Independence with Meals on Wheels

Marjorie Faulhaber, Meals On Wheels recipient with her delivery driver Shaneal Jones.

Marjorie Faulhaber has lived in her Asbury Park home since 1956. When we visited, it was all prepped for Valentine’s Day, with red and pink heart décor and tempting jars of candy. She is 90 years old and has been a recipient of Meals on Wheels for two years, which has helped her maintain independence.

Marjorie is retired from New Jersey Natural Gas, where she worked for 29 years. She spoke about Asbury Park warmly and recounted fond memories of her years in residence. “I’ve loved living in Asbury and being close to the beach. I used to walk the boardwalk every day from Ocean Grove to Avon. I can’t do that distance anymore, but I do still get out to walk around the block” Marjorie explained.
Two years ago, as Marjorie became more reliant on relatives to help with everyday tasks, she began receiving Meals on Wheels. When asked about how these meals help her everyday life, she stated, “I’m still able to cook unlike some other senior citizens, but the meals delivered through Meals on Wheels supplement whatever I cook and are nice to have when my relatives are unable to take me grocery shopping. They’re a huge convenience in my life.” Marjorie expressed that Meals on Wheels is extremely important for seniors across Monmouth County who are unable to cook or get out to shop without relying on family members and friends for groceries. It allows them to continue living in their own homes.

“The chili is my favorite! And I always love the vegetable sides and the cereal,” she exclaimed. However, when asked what her favorite part of receiving Meals on Wheels was, she responded, “the people. I love that they’re trustworthy, and I don’t have to worry about anything when they drop off the food. They’ve become my friends.” At this, her regular delivery driver, Shaneal, smiled and they laughed when Shaneal agreed, “we’re buddies!”
With Meals on Wheels of Monmouth County by her side, Marjorie doesn’t have to worry. Friendly faces checking in and nutritious meals delivered to her doorstep are reassurance for her and allow her to continue living her life in her own home.

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