meals on wheels 1973-. whom do we serve people at home people at home unable to cook unable to cook...
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Meals on Wheels
1973-
Whom Do We Serve
People at home Unable to cook Within the city Diet order Any age or income
Who Uses Meals on Wheels
70% Women Most are over 80 Recuperating Surgery, Stroke Heart Attack or Fall
Just “Wearing out!”
“Just wearing out!”
In Monroe County > 85 years old = 519 people! Living out in the community! Reporting they are doing fine! 50% self supporting
How to Hear about Us
Families Neighbors Physician offices Bloomington Hospital Nursing homes Social service agencies
Who Prepares the Meals Bloomington Hospital – 5 Routes Indiana Memorial Union – 1 Route
What Makes Us Special
90% on special diets 2 meals per day
Who Pays
Client pays, Families Friends, Church Food stamps Other agencies
How Does It Work
Average 50 clients 6 Routes 5 Days per week 2 Volunteers per route Driving 1 day per month
MoW Organization
All Volunteers- no paid staff 6 Administrative 12 Team Leaders 2 “Greetings” 2 Office Support
Volunteers
Driver’s License Reliable, insured Likes people Available at noon All age groups
Keeping It Current
Hot boxes Internet MoW software Website MOWAA
MoW Internet Software
MOW Website http://www.bloomington.in.us/~meals
Thank You Sponsors!
Bloomington Hospital and Healthcare System Indiana Memorial Union Dining Services Answer Indiana Altrusa - gift the volunteers