Sussex County, Delaware – Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester took a break from her duties, to volunteer with Meals on Wheels in Lewes and Rehoboth Beach recently. The visit allowed her to observe firsthand how the nonprofit helps feed clients in Sussex County. Blunt Rochester emphasized the importance of advocating for essential programs like Meals on Wheels. She acknowledged the organization’s role in delivering not only food but also companionship, noting that for many clients, the volunteer delivering meals may be the only person they see that day.
With uncertainty surrounding federal budget freezes, she highlighted the importance of community support for programs like Meals on Wheels, which rely on both donations and government funding.
The senator joined volunteers for meal deliveries, sending a message of support to clients, many of whom rely on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
Blunt Rochester, now serving her first term in the Senate after four terms in the House, expressed confidence that her expanded Senate office would allow her to better serve her constituents across the state.
