MEALS ON WHEELS' 2014 ANNUAL REPORT
PURPOSE
To provide nutritionally balanced meals to homebound individuals who live alone or with another disabled person, and who, due to illness or disability, cannot prepare adequate meals, and to provide a daily check on the client.
PROGRAM
Meals on Wheels is a not-for-profit, primarily volunteer organization that provides hot, nutritious meals to the homebound. This is a noon meal delivered five days a week. The meals are prepared at the two local hospitals and delivered by a team of 82 volunteers. The meals are prepared under the direction of the dietary department and special diets can be accommodated. Each client fills out an application which is signed by his/her physician giving MOW a diet order. There is usually no waiting period once the application is received. Eligibility requirements for the program are as follows:
ACTIVITIES
In 2014, 218 clients were served. Meals on Wheels delivered 21,433 meals. Birthday gifts, which are provided by the Altrusa International Club, were delivered to each client on their birthday. We also networked with other organizations throughout the year to provide information and/or services to our clients.
GOVERNING BODY
Meals on Wheels is under the direction of a board of directors composed of various community leaders who are concerned with the needs of the homebound. The members total 20. There are three paid part-time staff members: an Executive Director, Program Coordinator, and Volunteer Coordinator.
FINANCIAL
Total Revenue: | $184,984 | Included in the expenses: | ||
Total Expenses: | $173,542 | Program Expenses | $155,745 | |
Gen/Admin Expenses | $ 17,797 | |||
*Figures are taken from our 2014 Audit | Total Expenses | $173,542 |
Our Fund Raising Expense, which is included in the Gen/Admin Expense Total, was $527 in 2014.
Our printing supplies, such as stationary, envelopes, and the brochures were all donated by the Deaconess Public Affairs Department.
MEALS ON WHEELS IS A 501(c)(3) TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION
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