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Founded by Chris and Elaine Whitney, OneGenAway rescues high-quality, surplus food from grocery stores, restaurants, farms and caterers and redistributes it to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Their vision is to “wipe hunger off the face of America by teaching people to love one another through service.�

Wilson Rides Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to providing safe, affordable, volunteer-driven transportation to older adults 55+ in Wilson County, was a natural partner to deliver food boxes to those living on tight, fixed incomes.

“This partnership allows us to go beyond transportation by helping older adults with another critical need — access to nutritious food,� said Gaye Lynn Wilson, Executive Director of Wilson Rides Inc. “There are so many wonderful nonprofits and local churches already working hard to meet the food needs in our community. But the reality is that the need is great, and resources and volunteers are being stretched thin. No single organization can do it all. At Wilson Rides, we see this program as our way of filling a vital gap for older adults — doing our part to ensure they are not overlooked and continue to feel supported as valued members of our community.�

Each month, Wilson Rides volunteers deliver Food Boxes not only to Wilson Rides clients, but also to older adults in our community identified through partnerships with the Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center, Lebanon Senior Citizens Center, Cedar Seniors, and SCAN.

A special thank you goes to Blacks Buildings of Lebanon and the Mt. Juliet Fire Department for their generous support of this program and their commitment to helping older adults throughout Wilson County.

This program builds on Wilson Rides’ holistic approach, which combines reliable transportation with initiatives that prevent isolation, foster community connection, and provide essential resources to older adults.

Wilson Rides was named “2022 Nonprofit of Excellence� by the Lebanon/Wilson County Chamber of Commerce. Executive Director Gaye Lynn Wilson was named “2022 Wilsonian of the Year� by the Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce. The Wilson Rides signature fundraising event, Sips & Sounds, was recognized as a 2022 Finalist for Best Community or Nonprofit Event, and the organization received the Community Enhancement Award in both January and April 2025 in Mt. Juliet.

Most recently, Wilson Rides Inc. and Executive Director Gaye Lynn Wilson were nominated for “Transit Champion of the Year� by the Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee, recognizing their leadership and innovation in expanding access to transportation for older adults in the region.

To learn more, volunteer, or support essential transportation services and programs, visit or call 615-622-5557. Follow Wilson Rides on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn @wilsonridesinc and listen to the podcast: Storytime with Wilson Rides.