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Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels1973-

Whom Do We ServePeople at homeUnable to cookWithin the city Diet order Any age or income

Who Uses Meals on Wheels70% WomenMost 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 supportingHow to Hear about UsFamiliesNeighborsPhysician officesBloomington HospitalNursing homes Social service agencies

Who Prepares the MealsBloomington Hospital 5 RoutesIndiana Memorial Union 1 Route

What Makes Us Special90% on special diets2 meals per day

Who PaysClient pays, FamiliesFriends, ChurchFood stampsOther agencies

How Does It WorkAverage 50 clients6 Routes 5 Days per week2 Volunteers per route Driving 1 day per month

MoW OrganizationAll Volunteers- no paid staff6 Administrative12 Team Leaders2 Greetings2 Office Support

VolunteersDrivers LicenseReliable, insured Likes peopleAvailable at noonAll age groups

Keeping It CurrentHot boxesInternet MoW softwareWebsiteMOWAA

MoW Internet Software

MOW Websitehttp://www.bloomington.in.us/~meals

Thank You Sponsors!Bloomington Hospital and Healthcare SystemIndiana Memorial Union Dining ServicesAnswer Indiana Altrusa - gift the volunteers


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