MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA
Cause Area
- Community
- Hunger
- Seniors
- Veterans & Military Families
Location
1550 CRYSTAL DRSTE 1004Arlington, VA 22202 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
To empower local community programs to improve the health and quality of life of the seniors they serve so that no one is left hungry or isolated.
Description
Meals on Wheels America is the leadership organization supporting the more than 5,000 community-based programs across the country that are dedicated to addressing senior isolation and hunger. This network serves virtually every community in America and, along with more than two million staff and volunteers, delivers the nutritious meals, friendly visits and safety checks that enable America’s seniors to live nourished lives with independence and dignity. By providing funding, leadership, education, research and advocacy support, Meals on Wheels America empowers its local member programs to strengthen their communities, one senior at a time.