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Our population is aging rapidly, with adults aged 60 and older now outnumbering children under 18 in the Granite State. Many older adults live alone, often without family or friends nearby to help, and find themselves socially isolated. Social isolation can be detrimental to physical health, including higher risk of heart disease, dementia, and stroke.
As our population ages, we are seeing a much higher prevalence of social isolation, which SNMOW aims to tackle with the Friendly Visitor program. Friendly visitors are assigned to clients based on a variety of factors, including personality traits and similar interests and are scheduled to visit their friends up to once per week.
This relationship is beneficial to both the client and the volunteer, giving them new connections, a greater sense of purpose, and better overall well-being.
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About STRAFFORD NUTRITION & MEALS ON
Location:
25 BARTLETT AVE STE A, SOMERSWORTH, NH 03878, US
Mission Statement
Strafford Nutrition & Meals on Wheels' mission is to promote the well-being of the elderly and disabled adults of Strafford County by providing services to foster independence in their own home and to prevent or delay the need for institutional care. Through the provision of hot nutritious meals in home or community settings, daily safety checks, nutrition education, and nutritional assessments SNMOW will promote physical and emotional health, protect their quality of life, and aide in the social and economic needs of the elderly and disabled.
Description
Strafford Nutrition Meals on Wheels (SNMOW) is dedicated to the health and well-being of Strafford County's older and disabled adult populations. With over 50 years in operation, we pride ourselves in our commitment to a person-centered approach. From intake on, we take care to work with each individual's specific needs, tailoring our plan to each individual.
Our meals are much more than just a meal. Our drivers are often the only person some of our participants see throughout the week. They deliver a hot meal, but also symbolize safety for many of our participants, as they know somebody will be coming to check in on them. When an individual does not answer the door, we follow necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being before moving on.
CAUSE AREAS
Hunger,
People with Disabilities,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
25 Bartlett AvenueSte. ASomersworth, NH 03878
(43.25089 ,-70.87444 )
DATE POSTED
July 1, 2025
SKILLS
- Elder care
- First Aid / CPR
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours per month
- Must attend training/orientation, inclusive of Adult Protective Services Training. Must have own and reliable source of transportation