Items including plastic trays and trolleys were loaned to help staff deliver meals to residents
A total of 75 plastic trays, four trolleys, and two heat seal bags have been loaned to VIVA Retirement Communities in Pickering from the Durham District School Board (DDSB) and Chartwells.
“Seniors are an integral part of our community and as a committed community partner across Durham Region, the DDSB wanted to give back outside of the classroom,” said Norah Marsh, Acting Director of Education at the DDSB. “We are stronger together and are proud to do our part in this time of need to help support our seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
The items were gathered from the shared cafeteria between the DDSB Education Centre and Sinclair Secondary School in Whitby. The cafeteria equipment will remain on loan with the retirement community in Pickering until schools are reopened by the Province.
“These items will be helpful as the retirement home has altered meal service from dining room meals to individual room service, thus enhancing protection of all and promoting physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic,” explained Liz McKay, Regional Director of Chartwells Education Dining Services.
“Community collaboration is vital at this time in order to remain safe and healthy. Without our local partners we would not have had the capacity to obtain the needed equipment. We are a community that loves and cares for one another, and our partnership has shown that,” said Matthew Vilord, Manager of VIVA Retirement Communities in Pickering.
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