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Meals on Wheels America Highlights the Return on Investment of Senior Nutrition Programs and Urges Congress to Scale What Works

Meals on Wheels America Responds to the President’s FY26 Budget Proposal

Bolla, the Renowned Italian Winery, Teams Up With Meals on Wheels America

Meals on Wheels America Reacts to the Planned Restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Meals on Wheels Network Kicks Off Community Champions Week to Celebrate Impact Nationwide and Grow Support

Meals on Wheels America Adds First Giving Platform, Bloomerang, to Trusted Vendor Roster

Galley Joins Meals on Wheels America’s MORE Program To Help Bolster Local Provider Meal Production And Efficiency

Meals on Wheels America Recognized In The 2024 Best Culture Awards Presented By Kudos®

Meals on Wheels America has been named a Culture Innovator in Kudos’ 2024 Best Culture Awards for the third year in a row. The organization excels in fostering a supportive, hybrid-flexible workplace and prioritizing employee engagement, mental health, and belonging through initiatives like cultural values, recognition programs, and equity-focused efforts.

Meals On Wheels Named In Fast Company’s Fourth Annual List Of Brands That Matter

Meals on Wheels America is proud to announce the inclusion of Meals on Wheels in Fast Company’s fourth annual Brands That Matter list in the Heritage Brands category. The list honors brands and individuals that do not merely create customers but resonate with individuals and communities in a profound way. Through captivating branding and marketing efforts, these companies and nonprofits have established relevance and impact on culture. The full list can be found on fastcompany.com and in the upcoming Winter print edition on newsstands beginning December 17, 2024.

Meals on Wheels America Releases New Research Highlighting The Positive Impact Of Social Connection Programs

Meals on Wheels America’s pilot study found that regular social interactions, through phone calls and in-person visits, significantly reduce loneliness in older adults, with 53% reporting improved emotional well-being and stronger social connections. The program highlights the importance of combating social isolation, a growing public health crisis.

Barilla And Meals on Wheels America Unite For Connection Kitchen Food Truck To Help End The Wait™ For Seniors Hoping To Receive Nutritious Meals And Meaningful Connection

2024 Subaru Share The Love® Event Targets Nearly $320 Million In Total Donations

Subaru of America, Inc. has launched its 17th annual Subaru Share the Love® Event, aiming to raise $32 million in 2024 and nearly $320 million overall since the campaign’s inception. From November 21, 2024, to January 2, 2025, Subaru will donate $250 for every new vehicle purchased or leased, with additional contributions to over 820 local charities selected by retailers. Supporting ASPCA®, Make-A-Wish®, Meals on Wheels, and the National Park Foundation, the campaign highlights the automaker’s dedication to community impact. Two new ads, The Hard Work of Love and Hometown Love, will run on TV, digital, and streaming platforms, showcasing the charitable efforts of Subaru retailers and national partners.

Groundbreaking Study By Wellsky® Foundation And Meals on Wheels America Reveals Meal Delivery Services Significantly Reduce Senior Hospitalizations

A new study by the WellSky Foundation and Meals on Wheels America finds that meal delivery services reduce senior hospitalizations by up to 93% within 90 days post-discharge. This collaboration highlights how integrating meal programs with healthcare can address social factors like food insecurity and isolation, leading to better health outcomes for seniors. The research shows that 98% of participants felt the service aided their recovery, emphasizing the critical role of community support in senior healthcare.

Food Lion Feeds Donation Reaches $1 Million To Meals On Wheels America

With a commitment to nourishing neighbors, Food Lion Feeds is donating $250,000 to support hunger relief initiatives provided by Meals on Wheels America, bringing the total investment to $1 million since 2022. According to Meals on Wheels America, approximately 12 million seniors experience food insecurity, with many at greater risk of malnutrition due to decreased appetite, mobility issues and a myriad of other factors.

The 2024 Subaru Share The Love® Event Returns For Seventeenth Consecutive Year Of Charitable Giving

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced its annual philanthropic Subaru Share the Love® Event will return for its 17th consecutive year. Through this year's event, Subaru and its participating retailers will aim to reach a cumulative total of nearly $320 million in donations to local hometown charities along with returning national charity partners; The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®), Make-A-Wish®, Meals on Wheels America, and the National Park Foundation.

Meals on Wheels America Honored With A 2024 Human Animal Bond Innovation Award

The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) today announced the winners of its annual Human Animal Bond Innovation Awards, which recognize companies and organizations with innovative products and programs designed to advance the human-animal bond and create a more pet-friendly society.