Volunteers needed at CARD Checotah Senior Center

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April 9, 2026

The CARD program needs volunteers to help deliver meals to the homebound in the Checotah area.

If you have a love for your elderly community and would like to contribute about 1.5 hours a weekday to deliver meals to the homebound then they have a place for you.

If interested please call 918-237-1118.

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