Meals on Wheels South Florida Receives 2024 Grant from Meals on Wheels America

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - July 25, 2024 - PRLog -- Meals on Wheels South Florida announced today that it has received $10,000 from Meals on Wheels America, the national leadership organization supporting community-based programs across the U.S. dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation, to help reduce social isolation and improve social connectedness in South Florida.

Meals on Wheels South Florida was awarded a Meals on Wheels America Social Connection Grant to overcome key operational barriers that limit adoption or expansion of programs that address social isolation and loneliness and meet the diverse interests and needs of older adults, particularly those in underserved or unserved communities.

This grant funding will expand the organization's social connection offerings through their Claris Companion Tablet Program. The Claris Companion is a remotely managed tablet that provides the perfect balance of social and healthcare features to help seniors thrive at home. This innovative technology solution is transforming the lives of seniors by reducing social isolation and loneliness with meaningful online connections to friends, family, and caregivers.

"One in three seniors reports feeling lonely, which has been shown to increase their risk of health complications and negatively impact their well-being," said Ellie Hollander, Meals on Wheels America President and CEO. "For many Meals on Wheels clients, the volunteer delivering their meal is the only person they will see that day. Programs that foster social connection serve as an invaluable way to reduce isolation and loneliness. That's why we're proud to support local Meals on Wheels programs with these grants."

$100,000 in grants were awarded to 10 local Meals on Wheels programs as part of the Meals on Wheels America Social Connection grant program. In total, Meals on Wheels America has awarded $3.6 million in grants to local providers in 2024. Funding for Meals on Wheels South Florida's grant was made possible by Caesars Foundation, a Meals on Wheels America national partner. Caesars Foundation is committed to creating thriving communities with equitable access to the fundamentals for a good life including nutritious food and social connections.To learn more about Meals on Wheels South Florida's efforts to address social isolation and loneliness in their region, please visit mowsoflo.org.

About Meals on Wheels South Florida
With the dedication of community volunteers, Meals on Wheels South Florida delivers nutritious meals, friendly visits and safety checks that enable South Florida's seniors to live nourished lives with independence and dignity. Included in their list of programs and services are home meal delivery, meals and grooming for companion pets, grocery shopping assistance, nutrition education, senior companion tablets and emergency meals. For more information, please call 954.731.8770 or visit www.mowsoflo.org.