Tradition continues on April 24 with spaghetti dinner benefitting Meals on Wheels

Posted 28 March 2025 at 5:58 pm

Press Release, Arc GLOW

ALBION — Don’t worry about dinner on April 24! Arc GLOW has you covered.

Following a timeless tradition dating back over 30 years, Arc GLOW’s Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner will be returning 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, April 24. Proceeds support the Meals on Wheels/Nutri-Fair program, which Arc GLOW has overseen since 2009.

“We are so thankful to the Burly Bros. Country Butchery for their generous donation of beef,” said Lisa Bors, vice president of Public Relations and Development.

The program’s main goal is to assist in maintaining the healthy independence of Orleans County’s senior population and improving their quality of life. In addition, Meals on Wheels acts as a wellness check.

Vicki Havholm, nutrition program manager, said drivers for Meals on Wheels checks on the clients Monday through Friday, and if there are any issues, Meals on Wheels will reach out to family members.

Meals are prepared every day. Kitchen staff arrive at 6 a.m. to start cooking, so that drivers can start delivering them by 11 a.m. The menu is put together monthly by a dietician, and Havholm meets with her head cook to look at last year’s menus to review them, and adjust to meet the needs of the community.

In addition to the Meals on Wheels staff, volunteers from the Arc GLOW day habilitation and prevocational programs help prepare meals.

Seniors can come to the Nutri-Fair locations in Kendall, 1873 Kendall Road, and Albion, 16 E. Academy St. Albion serves Monday through Friday at noon, and Kendall serves noon Wednesdays and Fridays. Call (585) 589-7817 ext. 1417 by at least 9 a.m. to inform the kitchen staff you are coming in. A notification of 24 hours is preferred.

The Meals on Wheels Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner cost $12 and children under 10 eat free. Tickets can be purchased at the door, 16 E. Academy St. in Albion.

Early bird tickets can be purchased at one of the following Arc GLOW locations: 64 Walnut St. in Batavia, 122 Caroline St. in Albion or 16 E. Academy St. in Albion. They can also be purchased at the Orleans County Office for the Aging at 14016 NY-31 in Albion.

For more information on Meals on Wheels and eligibility in Orleans County, contact (585) 589-5424 option 5 to sign-up. You can also visit ArcGLOW.org for information.