EMERGENCY FOOD DELIVERY SERVICE
This program is designed to help the Metuchen resident senior in an emergency situation. If you are feeling ill or unable to get out and purchase the necessary foodstuffs, contact the Metuchen Branch YMCA. We have compiled a list of only the most important items that you may run out of and cannot get to the grocery store to purchase for a few days. Our volunteer will take the order from our compiled list, purchase the items and deliver them to you. Payment must be made at time of delivery. This service is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

FOOD SHOPPING ASSISTANCE
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a little assistance when you need it at the grocery store? This program is aimed at helping Metuchen resident seniors during their shopping trip to the grocery store. If you feel this would make your life easier, please contact the Metuchen Branch YMCA and one of our volunteers will meet you at the grocery store to assist you. This service is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

THERAPY DOGS
INTERNATIONAL
Four-footed therapists give something medical science can’t do, without the use of drugs. It has been clinically proven that through petting, touching and talking with the animals, patients’ blood pressure is lowered, stress is relieved and depression is eased. If you are interested in this service and a Metuchen resident senior, just contact the Metuchen Branch YMCA for a scheduled visit.

EMERGENCY SNOW REMOVAL
If you are a Metuchen resident senior and paying for snow removal is a hardship, the Metuchen Branch YMCA has volunteers ready to assist you. Please contact the Metuchen Branch YMCA today to register for this program as there are a limited number of spaces available.

TALKING BOOKS /NEWSPAPER READING
The New Jersey Blind and Handicapped offer talking books to eligible applicants. This service provides you with a tape recorder and story tapes of books at no charge. The Metuchen Branch YMCA has applications on hand. If you are a Metuchen resident senior and interested in receiving this service, please contact the Metuchen Branch YMCA and we will assist you in completing the application and facilitating the delivery of the tape recorder and tapes directly to your home. You need not be blind to be eligible for this program. Another service provided by the New Jersey Blind and Handicapped is the reading of a local newspaper to you. A simple application is required in order for a radio to be delivered to your home which a Metuchen Branch volunteer will assist you in the completion of the application so that a volunteer can read the local newspaper to you. You need not be blind to be eligible for this program.

CARE FOR THE CAREGIVER
Are you caring for a senior family member and need a little time to pamper yourself? Let the Metuchen Branch YMCA give you that time. If you are a Metuchen resident, simply contact the Metuchen Branch YMCA and let us know when you would like to bring your senior resident to our facility where a volunteer will read to them, chat and kept them company while you do your workout, take a swim or just enjoy a little “me” time.

FALL LEAF CLEANUP
If you are a Metuchen resident senior and paying for leaf removal is a hardship, the Metuchen Branch YMCA has volunteers ready to assist you. Please contact the Metuchen Branch YMCA today to register for this program as there are a limited number of spaces available.