Wonder what #MealsOnWheels actually does? It's more than delivering meals. Here are just some ways the volunteers and staff at local programs help seniors: • Help with data entry • Call clients for friendly chats and wellness checks • Deliver meals • Pack meals • Prepare meals • Serve on their boards • Recruit other volunteers • Clean homes • Set up and take down for events • Provide transport to senior centers and community events • Transport pets for veterinary care and grooming • Pick up and deliver durable medical equipment • Write thoughtful cards • Arrange and deliver flowers • Arrange and deliver presents during the holidays • Make arts and crafts with clients • Deliver emergency preparedness materials • Prepare clients for weather events and seasonal shifts • Share a laugh and a smile Are you volunteer or staff? Tell us if we missed anything! And don't forget to share, (because inspiring someone to volunteer also helps their resume).
Meals on Wheels America
Non-profit Organizations
Arlington, VA 11,286 followers
Together, we can deliver.
About us
Meals on Wheels America is the oldest and largest national organization supporting the more than 5,000 community-based senior nutrition programs across the country that are dedicated to addressing senior isolation and hunger. This network exists in virtually every community in America and, along with more than two million volunteers, delivers the nutritious meals, friendly visits and safety checks that enable America’s seniors to live nourished lives with independence and dignity. By providing funding, leadership, education and advocacy support, Meals on Wheels America empowers its local member programs to strengthen their communities, one senior at a time. For more information, or to find a Meals on Wheels provider near you, visit www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org.
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https://mealsonwheelsamerica.org/
External link for Meals on Wheels America
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Arlington, VA
- Type
- Nonprofit
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Primary
1550 Crystal Drive
Suite 1005
Arlington, VA 22202, US
Employees at Meals on Wheels America
Updates
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Robin Roberts is honored to participate in our third annual #RespectYourElders campaign—a call to action to help us as a community change the way we value and respect our senior neighbors. This is why she is answering Meals on Wheels America’s call. Hear her story:
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Want to see which celebrities are stepping up to support our seniors? Check out the stars who’ve joined Meals on Wheels America’s #RespectYourElders Challenge! Then find out how you can get involved, too. (And be sure to check here all month as more familiar faces answer the call! 👀 )
14 Celebrities Who Joined Meals On Wheels America's #RespectYourElders Challenge
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You know that our seniors need our care and kindness — and yet all too often, they fall into the shadows. You can help us change that! Right now, all over social media and in our communities, everyday people and celebrities alike are coming together to honor seniors who impacted their lives. Join the #RespectYourElders movement today by sharing your favorite story, practicing acts of kindness or spreading the word. Not sure how to get started? These are just 5 ideas to help inspire you! See more at https://lnkd.in/gxdPEhqB
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This challenge extends nationwide, with local programs facing increased costs, higher demand from seniors and insufficient funding. Investing in senior services such as Meals on Wheels is more crucial than ever.
Senior meal-delivery nonprofits face lack of funding and growing waitlists across SC
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This local Meals on Wheels program in New York City just reached a major milestone! We are so impressed by all the work Citymeals on Wheels puts in to care for their community, and grateful for all their efforts to protect seniors from hunger and isolation. Watch their inspiring video featuring one such 87-year-old client, Asha Bell. Incredible work!👏 👏 👏
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Professional tennis player and world-renowned athlete, Genie Bouchard, has answered our call! Genie spent the day delivering meals at @MealsonWheelsWest and sharing why it is important to #RespectYourElders. “It’s always an honor working with an incredible organization! I had a wonderful time volunteering.” You can #RespectYourElders, too. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gxdPEhqB
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As Paula Abdul says, it’s tremendously important to give back to those who came before us. This is why she's answering Meals on Wheels America’s call to #RespectYourElders. You can, too, at https://lnkd.in/gxdPEhqB ♥️
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83-year-old Bill Youman proves it's never too late to do good. For the past year, he has been delivering meals five days a week, bringing not only food but also warmth and companionship to homebound seniors in his community. His daily wellness checks ensure his aging neighbors are safe, hydrated, and comfortable. Bill says, "When you’re 83 years of age, there’s not a lot of things you can do. But I can still drive, I hope safely. And I can still deliver the food, but mostly I get to meet an awful lot of wonderful people." Bill's commitment and compassion truly embody the spirit of Meals on Wheels. Join us in celebrating Bill and all our volunteers who make a difference every day. 💙
83-year-old 'Meals on Wheels' volunteer shares how it's "more than just delivering meals"
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