Our third annual day of giving, Much More Than a Gift Day, takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 28 this year! Thanks to a generous group of sponsors, all gifts made on this day will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $30,000. Read more about this day's impact below.
Who benefits from Much More Than a Gift Day?
The simplest answer: the seniors we serve every day.
Every gift made to our organization helps to cover the cost of operations and programs designed to improve seniors' lives. Our services work to remedy the negative impacts of social isolation and hunger affecting our older community members.
With nutrition, connection and protection, our programs offer proven solutions that enable seniors to age in the comfort of their own home with independence and dignity.
As a nonprofit organization, we rely on support from a variety of funding sources. (You can read more about those sources in our FAQs.) One of our most impactful groups fueling our mission is individual community members. Whether they believe in the services we provide, have been impacted by them through friends or loved ones, or simply want to make a gift to valuable organizations, their gift creates real impact.
Much More Than a Gift Day provides a heartful opportunity to amplify the story of our mission and drive support for our older neighbors—100 percent of giving stays within our region.
What does my gift support?
Meals on Wheels offers a range of essential services that promote the independence and well-being of seniors.
- Home-delivered meals bring nutritious meals to seniors in 13 counties
- Congregate meals combine nutritious meals with social connections at 24 senior and community center partners
- Transportation services enable seniors to reach doctors' appointments, congregate meals, grocery stores, banks, pharmacies, social outings and more
- Social and protective services from a team of 12 licensed social workers ensure seniors are well-supported at home and safe from exploitation and dangerous living circumstances that could harm their well-being
- Pet support includes regular, weekly delivery of pet food to older adults who care for dogs and cats (often their most cherished companions!)
- Social connection programs offer virtual and in-person opportunities for lifelong learning, cultural and community engagement, exercise and recreation, and senior-focused wellness activities
- OTR Senior Center provides nutritious meals, welcoming community and access to essential resources in a warm and friendly environment
Where and when does Much More Than a Gift Day take place?
This day of giving takes place entirely online on Wednesday, Oct. 28!
Our team will spend the day sharing stories, insights, photos and videos that share the Meals on Wheels mission through email outreach and content on our social media channels. We hope our messages reach as many of our community members as possible, encouraging as much support as possible.
How can I participate?
- Make a gift!
- Tell your friends and family about Meals on Wheels!
- Follow us and share content on our social media channels: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn!