PATH and Meals on Wheels partner to distribute fans
Posted/updated on: July 3, 2025 at 3:14 am
TYLER – According to a press release from Cause Creative Group, PATH (People Attempting to Help) and Meals on Wheels East Texas are excited to announce their 4th Annual Beat the Heat Fan Distribution.
On Wednesday, July 2, 2024 at 9 am, distribution will begin from the Meals on Wheels office located at 3001 Robertson Rd. More than 20 fans will be distributed to area senior citizens on Wednesday through Meals on Wheels delivery drivers.
Each year, beginning May 1st, PATH organizes an annual fan drive, with fan distribution commencing on July 1. This is a fantastic opportunity for two local nonprofits to partner, utilizing both of their resources to serve our East Texas neighbors in need. Each household is eligible to receive one fan and can obtain a fan from PATH once every two years.
Heat is the #1 weather-related killer. For people who are older or health-compromised, heat can be deadly. Many of our high-risk neighbors in need are living without air conditioning. Fans only cost 10 cents a day to run. By partnering with Meals on Wheels, we can make sure senior citizens in our area that do not have a way to get to PATH are still able to receive a fan.
PATH’s Fan Drive is sponsored this year by TXU Energy, Maddox Residential & Commercials Services, and ETR Air Conditioning & Heating. In 2024, PATH distributed a total of 924 fans. This year, all fans provided by PATH will go to households that did not receive a fan last year.
To donate you can drop off donations at PATH between 8 am – 6 pm, Monday – Thursday, Go to https://www.pathhelps.org/summer-fan-drive/, or mail donations to PATH, 402 W Front Tyler, TX, 75702.
