MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA NEWS

A new study by the WellSky Foundation and Meals on Wheels America finds that meal delivery services reduce senior hospitalizations by up to 93% within 90 days post-discharge. This collaboration highlights how integrating meal programs with healthcare can address social factors like food insecurity and isolation, leading to better health outcomes for seniors. The research shows that 98% of participants felt the service aided their recovery, emphasizing the critical role of community support in senior healthcare. [READ]

Meals on Wheels America President and CEO Ellie Hollander today issued the following statement regarding the 2024 election. [READ]

Meals on Wheels America President and CEO Ellie Hollander and National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP) Executive Director Bob Blancato today issued this statement regarding their request for emergency supplemental funding for senior nutrition programs. [READ]

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]