By Staff
BENTON HARBOR- We Care Meals on Wheels has been awarded a $5,000 grant from Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) and the Wal-Mart Foundation to support our local program in what we do best – feed seniors.
This past year, many Meals On Wheels programs were forced to change or reduce their services, because of severe operating constraints brought on by high food and gas prices during the current economic crisis. The MOWAA/Wal-Mart Foundation Cure Grant is intended to alleviate these burdens for We Care Meals on Wheels and help to restore nutrition services to better serve seniors in Southwest Michigan.
"With (this grant), we will be able to feed more of our senior clients in need and make a tremendous impact in our community," said Shari Davis, Director of We Care Meals on Wheels.
According to a national research study, "The Causes, Consequences and Future of Senior Hunger in America," 1 in 9 seniors in America is at risk of hunger. The fact that 11.4 per cent of seniors in the country are at risk of hunger and the fact that the population is aging at an unprecedented rate put significant strain on community-based meals on Wheels programs' ability to provide meals for those in need.
"We can't thank the Wal-Mart Foundation enough for supporting us in our mission and remembering the seniors we serve during this desperate time," said Enid Borden, President and CEO of MOWAA.
We Care Meals on Wheels staff delivers nutritious hot meals, smiles and heartfelt friendship to area homebound seniors.
To make a referral to the program call (269) 926-2080.