Meals on Wheels America

We are so thankful for Meals on Wheels #volunteers. Their dedication and generosity with their time helps homebound seniors live better lives -- where they feel valued, loved and seen. Volunteers, you are vitally important to communities across America. Thank you. ?? Looking to do some good on #Thanksgiving? Here are 7 ways to volunteer this Thursday, according to Yahoo (like delivering meals!): https://lnkd.in/gSAHv5jB

Today we are giving thanks to over 5,000 local programs, and the thousands of staff behind the scene every day at #MealsOnWheels! Each and every meal delivered is a testament to the efforts of so many hard workers, and the love can be felt by each senior they feed ??

This year and every year, we are #thankful for the seniors whose stories inspire us, like 107-year-old Lenore Costello, AKA Gundy. Gundy is ... ? A Great Depression Survivor: Growing up during one of the toughest periods in U.S. history, Gundy learned the power of perseverance. ? A Trailblazing Leader: Gundy led the Girl Scouts-Heart of Florida Council for 25 years, expanding from five towns to seven counties and overseeing 7,900 Girl Scouts, and created a 600-acre Girl Scout haven. ? Persistent in Philanthropy: With her “golden touch,” Gundy secured funding for Girl Scouts from figures like Publix founder George Jenkins, ensuring programs thrived for years. ? A Living Legend: She’s the nation’s oldest Girl Scout and the oldest surviving Executive Director of her council. ? A Meals on Wheels Client: At age 105, Gundy turned to Meals on Wheels for support, calling it life-changing. Now she receives meals regularly, cherishing the connections with volunteers who help her maintain her independence. Gundy dedicated her life to improving the lives of others, and we are grateful for her wisdom, care and life's work and to all of America's aging neighbors who have helped build our communities. ?? Show your appreciation by reading and sharing Gundy's remarkable story today: https://lnkd.in/g4z8Q-dG

Drivers, start your engines! The 17th annual Subaru Share the Love Event kicks off today! Purchase or lease a Subaru between now and January 2 and Subaru and its retailers will donate a minimum of $300 to charity, like Meals on Wheels, for every vehicle leased or sold: https://lnkd.in/eKVqJbv During the Share the Love Event, Subaru will donate $250 for every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased to the customer's choice of charity. #ShareTheLove #MealsOnWheels Subaru of America

The greatest gift you can give this holiday season? Moments of connection and nutritious meals for seniors waiting to receive #MealsOnWheels. Help us #EndTheWait today: https://lnkd.in/gZ8X7pMp

Do you know an elder family member, neighbor or friend who has a pet they adore? ? For so many older people, their pets are the sole source of companionship. Caring for their pets improves their health and wellness in so many ways. And we know that many seniors living on scarce resources will often feed their pets before themselves.?We think that’s an impossible choice; so together with our partners at?Meals on Wheels America, we equip local Meals on Wheels operations to deliver pet food?alongside meals for their people. ? PetSmart Charities estimates that 30 million pets live with those experiencing food insecurity. With your support, we’re helping improve lives at both ends of the leash. Thanks to TriplePundit and Meals on Wheels President, Ellie Hollander, for this meaningful conversation she and I had to shine a light on pet hunger. Please check it out and share your thoughts and questions here.

Looking to make a difference this year? The holiday season is just around the corner and your local #MealsOnWheels may be looking for volunteers. Click here to see if a program near you could use a hand: https://lnkd.in/gdzpxTmR

We all want to do what we can to help keep the #seniors in our lives safe. One of the biggest risks aging Americans face is a fall. Have you considered the factors in your loved one's home that can contribute to a potential fall? The National Institute on Aging has some tips: https://lnkd.in/gB4VEe5H

#MealsOnWheels can help seniors like Joel jumpstart a healthy lifestyle. For Joel, it inspired him to lose weight and begin exercising. That's the power and importance of proper nutrition!

#DidYouKnow only 1% of philanthropic donations in the U.S. go towards senior causes? This leaves millions waiting for basic necessities, like meals and connection. But this #NationalPhilanthropyDay, you can change that. Show seniors you care and support us to #EndTheWait. https://lnkd.in/gZ8X7pMp