Community supports Meals on Wheels

Kenai Senior Center’s Meals on Wheels Fundraiser in support of their home meals program so “No Senior Goes Hungry” was held on March 20, 2015 and once again the community came together with outstanding support. We had tremendous response from businesses, corporations, and individuals who donated funds, materials or auction items for the fundraiser.

On behalf of all our seniors many thanks to the Business Community that support us: Alaska Communications; Consumer Direct; SeaLife Center; AK USA Federal Credit Union; Alaska Wildland Adventures, Inc.; Altman, Rogers and Co.; Bear Creek Winery; Best Transit Mix; Big G Electric and Engineering; Brown Agency; Denali Alaskan Federal Credit Union; Edward Jones/Matt Streiff; Home Gallery; Industrial Instrument Service; Jersey Subs; Katina’s Restaurant; Kenai Feed Livestock Supply; Kenai Fjords Tours; Kenai Medical Center; Kenai River Sportfishing; Kenai Veterinary Hospital; Loyal Order of Moose, #1942; Molloy and Schmidt; Peak Oilfield Service; Peninsula Accounting Services; Peninsula Memorial Chapel; Read’s Primary School; Salvation Army; Spenard Builders Supply; Sweeney’s Clothing; Wells Fargo Bank; Wildwood Correctional Facility; Wildwood Correctional Facility/Black Alaska Culture Club, and Heavenly Delights.

Many heartfelt thanks go to those individuals who contributed pies or auction items. They are: Len Malmquist, Sr.; John and Marty Ragan; Dana Zillyette; Laura Favretto; Virginia Walters; Patti Segura; Charlotte’s; Johna Beech; Gretchen Alexander; Kris, Kyle and Greg at Louie’s; Councilmember Henry Knackstedt; Pastor Al Weeks; Rebecca Weeks; Sheila Steiner; Vivian Terry; Lois Nelson; Kenai Catering; Charlie Mitcheltree; Pat Porter; Donna Weaver; Barb Leaf; Kitty Thompson; Bobbi at Forget-Me-Not and the Kenai Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Special thanks to the countless volunteers for their efforts; Duane Bannock our Auctioneer; KSRM and Crew; Missy Bailey and her kitchen staff for the wonderful dinner.

The Board Members of Kenai Senior Connection, Inc. and the staff of the Kenai Senior Services appreciate the support this community provides to our seniors. We thank you for your generosity!

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