Knoxville-Knox County CAC is in need of drivers to help with several programs! COVID has made it increasingly difficult for isolated seniors to safely get out and achieve tasks without help . Consider helping one of these programs to support seniors in our area!

Food Pantry Deliveries
Grandparents As Parents delivers food pantry boxes to seniors who are raising their grandkids, to provide additional nutritional support to these families. Would you be willing to drive a 2-3 hour route to help? Deliveries occur every Wednesday morning, and once a month on Thursday mornings.

Help a Senior Get to Appointments
Volunteer Assisted Transportation (VAT) needs drivers to help local seniors get to necessary appointments and errands, like doctor visits and grocery shopping. Volunteers receive free training and get to use agency owned vehicles; gas costs are also covered. Scheduling is flexible, VAT staff will help match volunteers with seniors who need an upcoming trip so you can make a senior's day! Drivers for VAT do need to be age 21 years of age.

Mobile Meals
Our local Mobile Meals program needs drivers every weekday from 10am to 1pm to deliver meals to homebound seniors. Routes generally take 3 hours, and volunteers use their own vehicle. Staff can help connect volunteers with routes that are near their home and can provide directions and support to volunteers while they are on the road. You can also serve as frequently as often, whether weekly, biweekly, or even monthly. Join this critical team in providing nutritional support to local seniors. Drivers can be as young as 16, and children are welcome to accompany drivers, but all minors should have an adult along to assist.