DELIVERING FOR SENIORS
Meals on Wheels of Southwest OH & Northern KY is a leading senior service provider in Greater Cincinnati. Our mission is to deliver essential services that promote the independence of seniors so they may remain in the comfort of their own homes.
We provide:
- Home-delivered meals
- Congregate meals
- Social and protective services
- Transportation
- Pet support
- OTR Senior Center
- Health and wellness programs
We aim to maximize the health and wellbeing of seniors and our community by addressing two increasing challenges and their negative impact: social isolation and loneliness, and hunger and malnutrition. These critical needs are detrimental to the physical, emotional and mental health of adults aged 60 and older.
Our services are designed to meet those challenges head-on so that seniors maintain their independence with dignity.
OUR SERVICES
HOME-DELIVERED MEALS
- 50+ nutritious meal options
- 7 therapeutic meal options that meet special health needs, including cardiac, diabetic and renal diets
- Snack boxes, milk and bread included in deliveries
CONGREGATE MEALS
- Nutritious meals served in group settings at 20+ area senior centers, Monday through Friday
- Prepared in our restaurant-grade kitchen and delivered to partnering senior centers
SOCIAL AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
- Senior care coordination
- Financial case management
- Guardianship services
- Protective services
- Independent living assistance
TRANSPORTATION
- Medical appointments
- Senior centers
- Grocery stores
- Social events and activities
PET SUPPORT
- Weekly dog- and cat-food delivery
- Therapeutic robotic dogs and cats that provide companionship
- Managed by Meals on Wheels
- Breakfast and lunch served every weekday
- Games, special events and activities
- Welcoming social environment
- Fitness, social events and activities
- In-person and virtual programs
- Digital Connect: digital literacy classes and tablet device training
- Friendly Callers Club volunteer opportunities
- Group trips to restaurants, museums and community attractions
A CRISIS IN AGING
The number of Americans aged 60 or older is growing rapidly—roughly 12,000 individuals turn 60 each day. With it, the demand for services to support those seniors is also growing. Senior population growth outpaces younger generations, leading to heightened age dependency.
Source: Meals on Wheels America
HOW MEALS ON WHEELS IS RESPONDING
Every meal delivery and program engagement embodies compassion, support, service and connections for our seniors in three key areas.
NUTRITION
Our menu options for home-delivered meals and congregate meals are nutritious and include fruit, vegetables, protein and dietary essentials.
CONNECTION
Between in-person activities, meals served in community spaces, our senior center and our delivery drivers, we provide critical touchpoints that alleviate isolation.
PROTECTION
Our programs and services give us the chance to check on seniors’ welfare at home, and our social services team provides attention and response to ensure seniors are safe and their basic needs are met.
Learn how Driving Into The Future: The Campaign for Meals on Wheels of Southwest OH & Northern KY is embarking on a transformational campaign to further combat the crisis in aging in our region.