Meals On Wheels West (MOWW)’s mission is to deliver 2 meals per day to keep homebound clients healthy and properly nourished. Less food at a higher cost threatens the agency’s ability to fulfill its missions. Currently nearly 60 of the clients cannot afford the daily fee of $6.00.
MOWW is going to use this opportunity to find a new food provider who will have a new menu offering ethnic flavors, more variety, and updated choices to meet the needs of the boomer generation.
Meals On Wheels West is a lean agency which relies upon a great deal of volunteer energy and is funded primarily by donations from individuals. An increase in food costs at this level will jeopardize the sustainability of a service that has cared for community members since 1974.
Meals On Wheels programs allow seniors to remain in their homes, avoiding expensive long term care facilities and reducing emergency hospital visits.
For more information: www.mealsonwheelswest.org
