Here to help our community. The Ladder’s Response to the COVID-19 Virus. Updated: 3/16/2020

The Ladder began with the vision of knowing and serving our neighbors.  During the past four years we have built relationships and gotten to know our neighbors.  Now during this crisis, we want to be able to help and serve the people that we have come to know and love.
Governor Whitmer has ordered Michigan “places of public accommodation” closed starting at 3 pm Monday March 16, except for carry-out services.  The Ladder is a “recreation center” that serves food and we must follow the governor’s mandate.  You can view the press release at HERE.
Hours: 

• The Ladder will be closed except for carry-out meals until further notice.  See details below.

Adult Meals: 

• Agewell will not be providing meals to congregate meal sites until further notice. 
• During this time Shelby Public Schools will provide a meal for adults to pick up at our location. 
• Meals will be available to be picked up between 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Monday – Friday. 
• Those who have already ordered a meal through Agewell will need to notify us if they do not wish to receive a meal from the school.  For those who have not yet ordered meals please contact the office one day prior to the day you would like a meal.
• Please call The Ladder office between 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.  231-259-0211.
• Monetary donations for meals will help The Ladder cover the $2 per meal cost to Shelby Public Schools.

Student Meals:

• Thanks to Shelby Public Schools, during their closure, we will be a pick-up site for students that need meals.
• A breakfast and a Lunch for each student 18 or younger will be available to be picked up in the lobby of The Ladder between 10:45 am – 11:30 am Monday – Friday.
• Friday’s meal will be a three-day supply for the weekend.
• Any child may receive this food regardless of where they live. Parents, grandparents, or guardians may come and collect the food for their families.
• Anyone over 18 will be charged $2 per meal.

Precautionary Measures The Ladder is following beyond the CDC recommendations:

• A person will be assigned to clean AND disinfect surfaces and equipment frequently.

How you can help others and yourself: 

• Pray.
• Stay home if you are sick or have a compromised immune system.
• Donate money to help purchase meals for individuals that are 60 or older.
• Please understand that these are tough decisions for us to make.  We desire to be in compliance with the state mandate.