MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA NEWS

With a commitment to nourishing neighbors, Food Lion Feeds is donating $250,000 to support hunger relief initiatives provided by Meals on Wheels America, bringing the total investment to $1 million since 2022. According to Meals on Wheels America, approximately 12 million seniors experience food insecurity, with many at greater risk of malnutrition due to decreased appetite, mobility issues and a myriad of other factors. [READ]

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced its annual philanthropic Subaru Share the Love® Event will return for its 17th consecutive year. Through this year's event, Subaru and its participating retailers will aim to reach a cumulative total of nearly $320 million in donations to local hometown charities along with returning national charity partners; The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®), Make-A-Wish®, Meals on Wheels America, and the National Park Foundation. [READ]

Roll Call highlights that one in three Meals on Wheels programs now has a waitlist due to rising demand, budget cuts, and the end of pandemic-era aid, leaving many seniors waiting months for the meals they rely on. [READ]

Meals on Wheels America celebrated its 50th anniversary at the 2024 Annual Conference by launching the "End the Wait™" plan and honoring leaders dedicated to ending senior hunger. Special guest, Jeff Ross, also joined the event to help mark the milestone. [READ]

The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) today announced the winners of its annual Human Animal Bond Innovation Awards, which recognize companies and organizations with innovative products and programs designed to advance the human-animal bond and create a more pet-friendly society. [READ]