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MEALS ON WHEELS
OUR MISSION
To raise funds for partner Meals on Wheels programs, to ensure uninterrupted delivery of meals to senior
DELAWARE
100 W 10TH ST., SUITE 207, WILMINGTON, DE 19801 | (302) 656-3257 | MEALSONWHEELSDE.ORG
HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT
We raise funds and awareness in support
of five independent meal delivery programs. In 2021, more meals and seniors were served than ever before. The number of home delivered meals increased by 3% over 2020 as the elderly population grew. Services that were added during the pandemic, including groceries and pet food, continue today.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Delawareans in their homes.
Year established: 1996 Number of full-time employees: 4 Number of part-time employees: 1 Annual revenue: $800,000 Geographic service area: Delaware
Make a direct contribution at MealsOnWheelsDE.org
2022 has seen a return to more of a normal life for many and our fundraising events are back to their regular schedule.
The numbers of seniors requesting help with a home delivered meal continue to rise as the over 70s population increases.
Join us in raising funds for them in 2023 by sponsoring an event, buying a ticket, or donating an item.
Your contribution will make a difference
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer to help with a fundraising event. Events take place throughout the year and across the state. Volunteer on the event day, or join the planning committee.
Volunteer to deliver meals on a weekday lunchtime with your local Meals On Wheels program.
For more information on ways to get involved visit MealsOnWheelsDE.org
Anne Love
Executive Director
Michael Clement
Board Chair
TOP FUNDING SOURCES:
Contributions: 25% Grants: 22% Events: 53%
“Meals on Wheels Delaware is a financial lifeline that helps insure that meal providers can reach each and every senior citizen that is at risk for food insecurity.” Program Director
SOCIAL MEDIA:
@MealsOnWheelsDelaware @MealsOnWheelsDE @MealsOnWheelsDE
@MealsOnWheelsDelaware
LEADERSHIP
BOARD OFFICERS:
Michael Clement, Board Chair
Nicole Bailey Ashton, Vice Chair
Carol Hunter, Vice Chair
Kimberley Fonda, Treasurer
Jane Goldberg, Secretary
BOARD MEMBERS: Scott Baylis
Dale Cochran Thomas W. Coons Dan Dugan
Maria Fraser Devashish Guha Tom Hannum Vaughn Hardin
John McMahon Ben Muse
Noreen Lyons Poole Pat Schulze
Pamela J. Scott
Debbie Smith
Elizabeth Kipp Stonebraker Lanette Taylor-Sherman Lyndon Yearick
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