MOWAA In the News

Meals On Wheels Celebrates Older Americans Month

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:52:00 GMT

Association President and CEO Ellie Hollander speaks at Summit

King’s Hawaiian Project Mahalo

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:24:00 GMT

Potential Impact of Federal Cuts

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:10:00 GMT

2013 Mayors For Meals Campaign Breaks Record

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:54:00 GMT

View the growing list of elected officials and community leaders that participated in the 2013 Mayors For Meals and March For Meals campagins here.

Meals On Wheels Association Adds Consumer Cellular As a Corporate Partner

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:55:00 GMT

2013 March For Meals Press

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:03:00 GMT

View a growing list of local and statewide March For Meals and Mayors For Meals articles.

MOWAA Awards $200,000 in Subaru “Share the Love” Grants

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:47:00 GMT

MOWAA Chair Testifies On Hill

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:33:00 GMT

MOWAA Chair Speaks Out on Charitable Deduction

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:08:00 GMT

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MOWAA Introduces Senior Nutrition Navigator

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:45:00 GMT

National Day of Service

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:39:00 GMT

The Meals On Wheels Association of America joins with the White House in encouraging service to the community. The National Day of Service takes place this year on January 19, 2013, to honor the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

To find the Meals On Wheels program nearest you to inquire about volunteer opportunities please visit http://www.mowaa.org/findameal.

NRC Launches “Momentum” series

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:20:00 GMT

MOWAA Names New President

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:52:00 GMT

Happy Holidays From MOWAA

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:16:00 GMT

MOWAA Launches Emergency Response Fund

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:46:00 GMT

New Research Shows Benefit of Home-Delivered Meals

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:07:00 GMT

Alexandria, VA, December 4, 2012 – Newly released research from Brown University demonstrates the positive impact of increased spending on home-delivered meals programs for older adults.

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Subaru Helping to Drive Away Senior Hunger

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:14:00 GMT

During the “Share the Love” event from November 21, 2012 to January 2, 2013, Subaru of America will donate $250 for every new vehicle sold or leased to the customer's choice of one of five charities, including MOWAA.

RLTV’s Fix America: Ending Senior Hunger premieres Thursday 11/15.

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:50:00 GMT

On Thursday, Nov. 15 at 9 PM ET, RLTV, the only cable network and online destination for adults 50+, will highlight the growing issue of senior hunger and explore how to solve this critical problem, with the premiere of Fix America: Ending Senior Hunger - A Face the Facts USA Special.

Read more here.

MOWAA Remembers George McGovern (1922-2012)

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:58:00 GMT

Made With Love: The Meals On Wheels Family Cookbook now in stores!

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 21:01:00 GMT

MOWAA Announces 2012 American Volunteer

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:10:00 GMT

Landmark Nutrition and Aging Summit Begins

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:22:00 GMT

This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the addition of Senior Nutrition Programs to the Older Americans Act.

Senior Hunger Spotlight

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:42:00 GMT

Experts, including Enid Borden, Incoming president and CEO of the National Foundation to End Senior Hunger, discuss the growing problem of senior hunger as well as possible solutions.

End Senior Hunger

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:07:00 GMT

Executive directors Jeffrey Smythe and Deborah Britt examine the state of senior hunger in their state of Georgia.

To read the full article click here.

Enid Borden To Leave Meals On Wheels

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:15:00 GMT

The NonProfit Times interviews outgoing MOWAA President and CEO, Enid Borden. To read the full article, click here.

New Huffington Post blog: "Endings... Beginnings"

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:39:00 GMT

MOWAA President and CEO Enid Borden announces her departure from MOWAA and her new endeavor to end senior hunger via the National Foundation to End Senior Hunger. Read the full blog post here.

Enid Borden steps down as MOWAA President & CEO

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:01:00 GMT

The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) announced today that Enid A. Borden will be stepping down as President and Chief Executive Officer after more than 20 years of leadership.

Read the full release here.

Voting Begins for the 2012 American Volunteer Contest

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 15:11:00 GMT

South Carolina Seniors Face Threat of Hunger

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:39:00 GMT

MOWAA President and CEO Enid Borden discusses how South Carolina is impacted by senior hunger.

Read the full article here.

MOWAA President and CEO Enid Borden discusses the ‘hidden hungry’ in latest blog.

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:22:00 GMT

Senior Hunger on the Rise in Florida op-ed

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:40:00 GMT

Meals On Wheels Research Foundation CEO Enid Borden and Peggy Miller, executive director of Broward Meals On Wheels highlight the impact of senior hunger in Florida.

To read more click here.

Breaking the chain of senior hunger in the South

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:39:00 GMT

Meals On Wheels president and CEO Enid Borden and executive director of Meals On Wheels of Tarrant County Carla Jutson discuss the issue of senior hunger and its impact at the state and national level.

To read the full article click here.

The Idaho Potato Commission helps MOWAA in a “big” way

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:18:00 GMT

The Great Idaho Potato Truck stopped in Washington DC, as part of a national tour to help raise awareness for Meals On Wheels. At an event on Capitol Hill, the IPC presented MOWAA President and CEO Enid Borden with a check for $100,000.

Read more here.

New Huffington Post blog: “A Father’s Day Message to All Dads”

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:22:00 GMT

MOWAA President and CEO Enid Borden pays tribute to her father. Read the full blog here.

Florence Henderson honored for work with Good Food, Good Deeds

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:15:00 GMT

Florence Henderson, TV icon has been named one of television’s top female hosts by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation. Henderson was presented with a national award for Outstanding Host in the Entertainment/Information category at the 37th Annual Gracie Awards® Gala earlier this week. Henderson hosts Good Food, Good Deeds, a ground-breaking half-hour series developed by RLTV and the Meals on Wheels Association of America, which follows celebrity guests as they prepare hundreds of meals and juggle the challenging logistics of delivering them to seniors in major cities around the country.

Linda Evans Highlights Senior Hunger

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:22:00 GMT

CNN Reports Senior Women At Risk for Hunger

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:59:00 GMT

A new report finds millions of seniors, a majority of them women, are going hungry. CNN's Barbara Starr reports.

Watch the report here.

Philadelphia Inquirer: Hunger among Seniors Continues to Rise

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:51:00 GMT

When 88-year-old Miriam Boss fell face-first in her home late last year, she was rushed, frightened and alone, to the Aria Health hospital in Torresdale, near her condo.

Read more here.

Mother's Day Tips From Lawmakers

Fri, 11 May 2012 22:28:00 GMT

It’s Mother’s Day on Sunday (hopefully, you haven’t forgotten) and POLITICO caught up with some lawmakers on Capitol Hill this week to get their best advice on just what to get that special woman in your life.

Read more here.

CNN: Meals On Wheels Champions Linda Gray & Linda Evans

Wed, 09 May 2012 17:15:00 GMT

CNN's Suzanne Malveaux talked to Dynasty star Linda Evans and Dallas star Linda Gray about their support for "Meals for Wheels" program.

Watch the interview here.

Washington Post: Celebvocaters Linda Gray & Linda Evans

Wed, 09 May 2012 17:13:00 GMT

An occasional look at the showbiz professionals who grace our nation’s capital in support of a cause. Tuesday’s visitors: Linda Gray and Linda Evans.

Read more here.

HuffPost: Meals On Wheels gets support from Linda Evans & Linda Gray

Wed, 09 May 2012 17:10:00 GMT

Linda Evans and Linda Gray, of popular rival '80s soap operas "Dynasty" and "Dallas," respectively, are teaming up to support the Meals On Wheels Association Of America (MOWAA)'s upcoming "Meals for Moms" campaign -- just in time for Mother's Day.

Read more here.

The Hill: 80s TV Icons Tackle Senior Hunger

Wed, 09 May 2012 16:30:00 GMT

Linda Evans and Linda Gray brought back some vintage feel to Capitol Hill Tuesday at an event raising awareness for senior hunger.

Read more here.

Roll Call: Linda Evans & Linda Gray Join Forces

Wed, 09 May 2012 16:16:00 GMT

Reps. Dave Loebsack and Rosa DeLauro greet actresses Linda Evans of "Dynasty" and Linda Gray of "Dallas" on Tuesday at a Meals On Wheels Association of America Mother's Day card signing by Members of Congress.

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TV Icons Linda Evans and Linda Gray attend Meals for Moms Capitol Hill Event

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:38:00 GMT

MOWRF Releases Senior Hunger Report Card

Thu, 03 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Meals on Wheels Association of America Launches Meals for Moms Mother’s Day Campaign

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:02:00 GMT

New Huffington Post blog: “Dropping the ‘F-Bomb’”

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:56:00 GMT

MOWAA President and CEO Enid Borden discusses some of the pitfalls of the non profit world in her latest Huffington Post blog.

Read the full post here.

“We Are Meals On Wheels” wins PR Award

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:04:00 GMT

Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) is proud to announce that it has been named the winner of the PRNews Non-Profit PR Award in the Member Communications category for its “We Are Meals On Wheels” member toolkit.

The complete list of winners is available here.

New Huffington Post blog: “The Old Face of Hunger”

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:55:00 GMT

MOWAA President and CEO Enid Borden brings attention to the hidden hungry in her latest Huffington Post blog.

Read the full post here.

Ted Fishman in USA Today

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:27:00 GMT

In USA Today, Ted Fishman, veteran journalist, author of Shock of Gray and a key note speaker at last year’s MOWAA Conference examines the issues America faces with its growing senior population.

Read the full article here.

Florence Henderson honored for “Good Food, Good Deeds”

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:18:00 GMT

Television icon Florence Henderson has been honored by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation for her work in RLTV’s “Good Food, Good Deeds.” The program, developed by RLTV and Meals On Wheels Association of America, follows celebrity guests as they tackle the demanding work of preparing and delivering meals to hungry seniors. Henderson will be presented with a national award for Outstanding Host in the Entertainment/Information category at the 37th Annual Gracie Awards® Gala in May.

More information is available here.

A Message from Asst. Secretary for Aging Kathy Greenlee

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:31:00 GMT

Administration on Aging (AoA) celebrates 40th anniversary of the inclusion of nutrition programs in the Older Americans Act (OAA) and encourages participation in “Perspectives on Nutrition and Aging: a National Summit” sponsored by the AoA-Meals On Wheels Association of America National Resource Center on Aging.

Walmart –MOWAA Building the Future Impact Grants

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:09:00 GMT

Meals On Wheels Announces Recipients of 2012 Jack and Eleanor Borden Memorial Kosher Meal Fund Grant

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:01:00 GMT

Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2012 Jack and Eleanor Borden Memorial Kosher Meal Fund Grant.

AoA releases latest data on ‘A Profile of Older Americans’

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:56:00 GMT

The Administration on Aging has released “A Profile of Older Americans: 2011” the most up to date information on the demographics of the U.S. senior population. Key findings include that as of 2011, over one in every eight, or 13.1% of the population is an older American. View the highlights of the report or download the complete report (PDF).

MOWAA President & CEO Enid Borden profiled in nutrition magazine

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:40:00 GMT

What does it take to be a leader? Read the insights of MOWAA President & CEO in the latest issue of Nutrition and Foodservice Edge.

The full article is available here.

New Huffington Post blog: We Too Need a Super Bowl

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:08:00 GMT

MOWAA President and CEO Enid Borden imagine a day where the cause of ending senior hunger garners attention equal to Super Bowl hype.

Read the full post here.

Bridgestone, MOWAA working together to 'Drive Away Hunger'

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:48:00 GMT

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) recently presented a check for $873,323 to Meals On Wheels Association of America through its Round Up Program, an in-store fundraising campaign.

New Huffington Post blog: “What Achy Knees Can Teach Us About Life”

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:17:00 GMT

MOWAA President and CEO Enid Borden ruminates on exercise as well as the challenges and changing perspective that come with aging. Read the full post here.

MOWAA President & CEO Enid Borden discusses senior hunger in Aging Today

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT

MOWAA President and CEO Enid Borden provides her perspective of senior hunger in “Hunger is Not a Choice” an article in the most recent issue of Aging Today. Learn more about the current state of senior citizens and the efforts to combat senior hunger here.

WA Meals On Wheels Program Earns Honor

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:11:00 GMT

Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels earned a "Magnet Accreditation" from the Meals on Wheels Association of America. The accreditation is given to Meals on Wheels programs that demonstrate excellence in nutrition services.

Read more here.

A Cause to Celebrate: Every Cork Counts Raises Funds for Meals On Wheels Association of America

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:16:00 GMT

Meals On Wheels Association of America partnered with Gallo Family Vineyards for another successful Every Cork Counts campaign. For the second year in a row, people are encouraged to return their Gallo Family Vineyards corks by mail, and for each cork collected, Gallo will donate $5 to Meals On Wheels Association of America. This year the campaign added a companion fund raising effort on Facebook.

Stephanie Gallo talks more about this year’s efforts here.

Meals On Wheels Highlighted in Chronicle of Philanthropy Article

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:11:00 GMT

Meals On Wheels is among the groups reporting an increase in donations this year, despite a down economy. According to The Chronicle of Philanthropy, 54% of organizations asked raised more money in November and the first part of December than they had at this point last year. Meals On Wheels attributes some of its success to finding different ways of telling their story. To read the entire article, please visit, http://philanthropy.com/article/Half-of-Charities-Say-Holiday/130130.

Potato Steals Spotlight from Pigskin to Raise Awareness for Meals On Wheels

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:00:00 GMT

While football was the main event, the talk of this weekend’s Famous Idaho® Potato Bowl was the debut of the Great Big Idaho® Potato truck. The truck was made in honor of the Idaho Potato Commission’s 75th Anniversary and in support of Meals On Wheels Association of America. Measuring 48 feet long, 12 feet wide and 11 and a half feet tall, the giant spud is hitting the road for a national tour in April. Read more here.

Find out where you can see it live here.

New Huffington Post blog: "Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish"

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:55:00 GMT

MOWAA President and CEO Enid Borden reflects on how lessons from Steve Job's life can help us end senior hunger. Read the full post here.

Poverty Redefined: How New Data Impacts the Nation’s Neediest Citizens

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:51:00 GMT

MOWAA President and CEO Enid Borden was among the panelists invited to speak at the Urban Institute, a DC based non-partisan center for research and education. The topic of discussion was “Poverty by the Numbers: What New Measures Say about At-Risk Groups and the Social Safety Net.” Panelists were challenged to confront the issue of how a new definition of poverty could impact Washington policy and the nation’s neediest citizens. Borden brought a unique perspective to the discussion, beyond the numbers to the human face of poverty.

Click here to view the event.

MOWAA President Enid Borden Discusses Impact of Sesame Street Nutrition Initiative

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:43:00 GMT

Why would an organization dedicated to combating senior hunger take notice of research focused on young children? MOWAA President and CEO Enid Borden joined a panel of experts at the National Press Club event to discuss the benefits of the Sesame Workshops nutrition education initiative, “Food for Thought” across generations. “In America today, there are 62.8 million grandparents in this country, and so many of these grandparents are caregivers for their grandchildren,” Borden explained. “These are the people who are teaching these children about proper nutrition.”

Click here to view the National Press Club event.

MSNBC Article: Economy, diet rules curb Meals on Wheels programs

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:18:00 GMT

MSNBC.com reports on federal nutrition guidelines, government funding, and how they affect Meals On Wheels programs across the country. Read the rest of the story.

Rand Ballard joins the Board of Trustees of the Meals On Wheels Research Foundation

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:52:00 GMT

The Meals On Wheels Research Foundation (MOWRF) has elected Rand Ballard, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Customer Officer at MedAssets, Inc. to its Board of Trustees.

“We are delighted to have Rand’s continued leadership and support,” said Enid Borden, CEO of Meals On Wheels Research Foundation (MOWRF). “He is the former Chair of the Foundation, a wonderful person, and I am pleased that he will be staying engaged to lend his experience and expertise to help us fulfill our mission to end senior hunger through MOWRF’s important research initiatives.”

Katie Brown Teams Up with Curel Skincare in their Support of Meals On Wheels Association of America

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:49:00 GMT

The experts behind Curél® Skincare are joining forces with lifestyle expert Katie Brown and Meals On Wheels Association of America to help care for friends, family, and those in need.

New Huffington Post blog: "Will you still need me? Will you still feed me?"

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:53:00 GMT

MOWAA President and CEO Enid Borden reflects on the perception and reality of aging in America in her latest Huffington Post blog.

Al Roker Signs On for RLTV's 'Good Food, Good Deeds'

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:37:34 GMT

RLTV announced today that Al Roker will be a celebrity guest volunteer on "Good Food, Good Deeds". You can read the entire post here.

New U.S. Census Report Reveals High Poverty Among Seniors

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:08:00 GMT

November 8, 2011 - A new report released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau reinforces the urgent need to address senior hunger in the U.S. The number of seniors facing the threat of hunger and poverty is increasing and increasing significantly. The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) believes the recent data shed light on a problem that is often ignored, hidden and underreported.

MOWAA Partners With Gallo Family Vineyards for Second Year in a Row

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:49:56 GMT

This holiday season, Americans have the chance to raise funds for Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) by taking part in the Gallo Family Vineyards Every Cork Counts™ campaign. Whether it’s at a casual dinner for two or at a festive party with friends, uncorking a bottle of one of the winery’s thirteen affordable varietals is an opportunity to help millions of American seniors in need.

MOWAA President & CEO Enid Borden Asks "Should We Really Let Them Eat Cake?" in Latest Huffington Post

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMT

MOWAA President & CEO Enid Borden reflects on the theme of World Food Day (food prices) and how we are affected in the U.S., especially the seniors that we serve. You can read the entire post here.

C. Walker (Chip) Ingraham Is Elected To The Board Of Trustees Of The Meals On Wheels Research Foundation

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:36:00 GMT

Chip has been a long-time friend and supporter of Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA), and our mission to end senior hunger. Now, we are pleased to have his leadership on the Board of Trustees of the Research Foundation. We believe that his professional expertise in solving complex problems will be of great benefit to us. Beyond that, we know Chip to be a man whose heart is with us in our mission as well. For several years now he has been a volunteer delivering meals to seniors in his community for one of our local MOWAA Member programs. He can both speak from experience and lead by example, and this will be an invaluable benefit in his interactions with fellow Trustees and corporate leaders across the United States ” said Enid Borden, CEO of Meals On Wheels Research Foundation.

The Meals On Wheels Research Foundation Elects Attorney Scott L. Spitzer to its Board of Trustees

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:20:00 GMT

Mr. Spitzer is a technology and business attorney in a solo practice focused on mid-size businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs. He is formerly Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Bowne & Co., Inc. in New York City. Until its acquisition late last year, Bowne was a New York Stock Exchange listed company and the world’s largest financial printer. Mr. Spitzer has served as General Counsel for NYSE, NASDAQ and American Stock Exchange companies in the financial services, advanced medical technology and financial communications industries. He is a graduate of Lafayette College, Cornell University Law School and Cornell University Graduate School of Business and Public Administration. Mr. Spitzer lives in Basking Ridge, New Jersey where he served as its Mayor last year and its Chairman of the Planning Board for five years. He also serves on Lafayette College’s national Board of Alumni Admissions Representatives.

MOWAA Selected to Develop The AoA - MOWAA National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:48:54 GMT

The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA), the oldest and largest national organization representing local, community-based Senior Nutrition Programs across the country, has been selected by the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) to develop and implement the National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging. The announcement was made by the AoA Assistant Secretary Kathy Greenlee on October 3, 2011.

The Today Show features Meals On Wheels' new RLTV series

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:51:12 GMT

‎"Good Food, Good Deeds" is a new series on Retirement Living TV (RLTV) focused on senior nutrition, health and the impact of Meals On Wheels programs. Take a look at our co-hosts Florence Henderson and Joy Bauer on the Today Show this morning talking about Good Food, Good Deeds, Meals On Wheels and healthy living!

RLTV premieres new series, “GOOD FOOD, GOOD DEEDS”

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:19:00 GMT

RLTV will premiere the new series, “Good Food, Good Deeds” Thursday, September 29th at 8 pm. RLTV is partnering with Meals On Wheels to produce the groundbreaking new series hosted by Florence Henderson and Joy Bauer.

MOWAA President & CEO Enid Borden Asks "How Do We End Hunger?" in Huffington Post

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:10:00 GMT

Read MOWAA President & CEO Enid Borden's thought-provoking piece on how in order to truly end hunger (including and esp. senior hunger), we must come together. You can read the entire post here.

President & CEO Enid Borden Offers A Call To Action on September 11th

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:45:00 GMT

MOWAA President & CEO Enid Borden speaks about a volunteer who lost her life on September 11th, 2001, what Meals On Wheels means to our tireless volunteers, and how it defines many of them. Read more.

MOWAA Announces 2011 American Volunteer Winners at Conference

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:01:00 GMT

At the MOWAA 2011 Annual Conference in Chicago, IL, three lucky Meals On Wheels programs received awards for their excellence and participation in the 2011 American Volunteer Contest.

The 2011 American Volunteer Contest, which ran from June 6 to August 26, was created to celebrate Meals On Wheels’ army of over 1.7 million volunteers and give the American public an opportunity to vote online for their favorite volunteers throughh MOWAA’s Facebook page.

The volunteer who came in first place was awarded the prestigious Jody Tepedino Nicholo Award and her nominating Meals On Wheels program received a check for $1,000. The program whose volunteer came in second place was presented with a check for $750 and the program whose volunteer came in third place received a check for $500.

Walmart Donation Funds Millions in Grant Dollars to Meals On Wheels Programs

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:01:00 GMT

The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) is awarding almost $2.5 million in grants to help local Member programs across the U.S. make critical upgrades and develop long-term improvements to help feed more of America’s homebound seniors now and in the future. This is the largest grant amount that MOWAA has ever distributed to its Member programs and is made possible by the generosity of the Walmart Foundation and its previously-announced $5 million donation to MOWAA, which is the largest donation ever made to the national organization.

National Facebook Contest Underway to Choose Meals On Wheels’ American Volunteer

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:23:00 GMT

Twenty one amazing Meals On Wheels volunteers from across the country are now competing to become the 2011 American Volunteer. This is the third year of the annual American Volunteer Contest organized by the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) and its first time on Facebook. This year, the nominees include a 94-year-old woman who has volunteered for her Meals On Wheels program in New York state for 25 years and a Vietnam War veteran who never misses a day volunteering for his Meals On Wheels program in South Carolina. Those are just a few examples of the Meals On Wheels volunteers who go above and beyond to make sure homebound seniors in their communities have the nutritious food and human contact they need to survive.

MOWAA-MetLife Grant Will Help Meals On Wheels Programs Feed More Seniors

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:42:00 GMT

The MetLife Foundation has donated $200,000 to the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) which will develop assessment tools to help local Meals On Wheels programs feed more seniors. The “MetLife Foundation-MOWAA Excellence in Operations Award Program” is intended to demonstrate the link between improved operating procedures and nutrition risk assessments by local senior nutrition providers and targeting nutrition services to reduce senior hunger in their communities. MOWAA has selected Meals On Wheels programs in 10 cities across the U.S. that will be given the assessment tools. One tool will help programs determine if they are ready for accreditation based on MOWAA’s Magnet Accreditation Program (MAP). MAP defines a uniform set of national standards for senior nutrition programs that are necessary to ensure effective program management, client safety, fiscal soundness, accountability and sustainability.

MOWAA Keeps Delivering Purchasing Power to Local Meals On Wheels Programs

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:44:51 GMT

After an extensive search and evaluation of group purchasing organizations (GPOs), the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) proudly announces that its current GPO was selected to continue bringing the best prices for products and services to its Member programs. MOWAA has renewed its contract with MedAssets, headquartered in Alpharetta, Ga., which will extend group purchasing power for Meals On Wheels programs nationwide.
MOWAA’s group purchasing program, called Common Goods, allows Meals On Wheels Member programs to receive discount prices for food, milk, vehicles, office supplies and many other items. Because of this GPO agreement, MOWAA Members have access to over 400 vendors that have contracts with MedAssets.

MOWAA President & CEO Enid Borden Dispels Senior Hunger Myths in Huffington Post

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 15:15:00 GMT

MOWAA President & CEO Enid Borden dispels popular myths about senior hunger in the latest contribution to her Huffington Post blog. The article covers questions about who actually needs help and who is helping tackle the problem of senior hunger. You can read the entire post here.

MOWAA's trip to Meals On Wheels in Hawaii

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:37:53 GMT

MOWAA President and CEO Enid Borden's visit to Lanakila Meals on Wheels in Hawaii was highlighted in an article by Star-Advertiser. She is quoted on the effects of rising fuel costs and the need for younger people to get involved in the cause. Read the entire article here.

MOWAA Leads Emergency Preparedness Training in Hawaii

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:20:00 GMT

Hawaii News Now has featured MOWAA President & CEO Enid Borden in an article about MOWAA emergency preparedness training at Lanakila Meals On Wheels in Honolulu, Hawaii. The program invited MOWAA to help it prepare for any disaster after March's tsunami. "How do we ensure that no meal service will be interrupted when there is in fact an emergency?" Borden is quoted as saying in the article. Borden is going nationwide this summer, holding emergency preparedness workshops at Meals on Wheels programs. "We are the ones who know where those seniors are. So we need to be able to respond in an emergency to find out just where those seniors are, in what homes," she said. The entire article can be read here. To learn more about emergency preparedness training from MOWAA, go here.

Meals On Wheels Partners with Dupli-Color for “Find Your Color. Help Another.” Campaign

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:25:00 GMT

By simply finding information about your vehicle’s paint color and entering it online, you can help raise over $50,000 to help Meals On Wheels fight senior hunger in America. The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) is partnering with the popular automotive coatings company Dupli-Color® Products for their “Find Your Color. Help Another.” campaign...

Gas Crisis Hits Meals On Wheels Programs Across the Nation

Thu, 19 May 2011 16:40:00 GMT

As the cost of gas skyrockets, all Americans are paying top dollar to drive their vehicles, but it is the homebound seniors who rely on Meals On Wheels for their next meal that are struggling the most. Meals On Wheels programs and their volunteers are desperately working to continue to deliver meals despite the impact of the current gas crisis on their costs and operation. Recent findings show that the situation will only get worse if gas prices continue to rise. To read the entire news release go here.

'Meals for Moms' Success: Meals On Wheels Delivers More Than 60,000 Mother’s Day Cards to Homebound Senior Moms

Sat, 14 May 2011 01:50:00 GMT

More than 60,000 Mother’s Day messages of hope were delivered to homebound senior moms across the country as part of the Meals On Wheels Association of America’s (MOWAA) second-annual “Meals for Moms” campaign. The Mother’s Day campaign focused on collecting personal messages for the holiday that were distributed by Meals On Wheels programs nationwide...

MOWAA President & CEO Enid Borden's Meals for Moms Radio Interview Featured on GoodNewsBroadcast.com

Fri, 13 May 2011 02:47:00 GMT

GoodNewsBroadcast.com, a media lifestyle publications covering and distributing news and entertainment from domestic and international sources related to health, science, business, international relations, and multi-cultural and niche community interests, recently featured its interview with MOWAA President and CEO Enid Borden on its website to promote our Meals for Moms campaign. Go here to hear the interview.

Meals for Moms Featured on NBC4 in Washington, DC

Tue, 03 May 2011 20:35:00 GMT

MOWAA President and CEO Enid Borden was featured on NBC4 in Washington DC talking about our Meals for Moms campaign and the importance of bringing nutritious meals and human contact to America's hungry and homebound seniors. Watch the video here.

Members of Congress Send Messages of Hope to America's Homebound Moms

Tue, 03 May 2011 20:34:00 GMT

Members of Congress joined with the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) on Tuesday afternoon to help brighten Mother’s Day for many of America’s homebound and lonely moms. Lawmakers wrote personal messages of hope on Mother’s Day cards that will be delivered, along with a nutritious meal, to Meals On Wheels clients across the country. Read the entire news release here.

USA Today Features Meals for Moms Campaign in Mom's Day Gift Guide

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:29:57 GMT

USA Today online has featured MOWAA's second annual Meals for Moms campaign, which is aimed at sending 50,000 messages of hope to America's homebound senior moms in time for Mother's Day. You can read the gift guide here. Make sure you visit MealsForMoms.org to send your own message to a homebound more or to a special mom in your life.

'Is America Failing Our Nation's Seniors?' MOWAA President and CEO Enid Borden Asks in the Huffington Post

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:54:00 GMT

In her Huffington Post blog, MOWAA President and CEO Enid Borden asks, "Is America failing our nation's seniors? And if we are moving in the clearly wrong direction where senior hunger is concerned today, what of the future?" You can read the entire blog post here.

'Meals for Moms' Campaign Underway to Help Feed Senior Moms and Lift Their Spirits

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:25:09 GMT

The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) is launching its second annual Meals for Moms campaign to raise awareness of homebound senior moms facing the threat of hunger this Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 8th). Individuals can visit www.MealsForMoms.org to send a message of hope to a lonely and homebound senior mom or send an e-card to a special woman in their life. With the help of the official sponsor, Gallo® Family Vineyards, the campaign’s goal this year is to send 50,000 messages. To read the entire news release, go here.

MOWAA President & CEO Enid Borden Profiled in N.Y. Observer Magazine

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:24:00 GMT

New York Observer Magazine has profiled MOWAA President and CEO Enid Borden in its April 2011 Upper East Side Edition. In the profile, Borden explains her path to taking the helm at the Meals On Wheels Association of America and what drives her commitment to ending senior hunger in America. You can read the entire profile here and see the entire issue of New York Observer here.

Record Turnout of Mayors for 2011 Mayors For Meals Day

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:42:00 GMT

A record number of elected leaders participated in the 2011 Mayors For Meals Day (Wednesday, March 23rd). As of Friday, March 25th, approximately 1,300 elected leaders delivered meals with their local Meals On Wheels program. For a complete list of participating mayors, click here. Even more names are expected to be added to the final list in coming days. The 6th annual Mayors For Meals Day attracted attention from more than 100 online news outlets including USA Today and AOL News.

Walmart Foundation Donates $5 Million to Fight Senior Hunger

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:27:00 GMT

The Walmart Foundation today announced a $5 million grant to Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) to help fight senior hunger in communities across the nation. Through the grant, MOWAA will boost the efforts of Senior Nutrition Programs (SNPs), organizations that provide critical services to more than six million seniors in the U.S. currently facing the threat of hunger. Read the entire news release here.

Bridgestone Retail Operations Wins Prestigious Award for Partnership with MOWAA

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:59:00 GMT

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC(BSRO) was recently honored with a PRNews Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) award for the company’s partnership with Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA). The campaign, “Together, Let's Drive Away Senior Hunger,” was recognized in the Nonprofit/Corporate Partnership category at an awards luncheon held recently at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. To read more about this national recognition, go here.

MOWAA President & CEO Enid Borden Stands Up for Hungry Seniors in The Huffington Post

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 22:29:57 GMT

MOWAA President and CEO Enid Borden has begun blogging for The Huffington Post. In her very first post on the site, Borden makes a case for why lawmakers in Washington must never forget America's hungry seniors. You can read the post here.

MOWAA VP and General Counsel Bob Herbolsheimer Profiled in Inside Counsel

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:48:00 GMT

MOWAA Vice President and General Counsel Bob Herbolsheimer is the focus of a terrific profile piece in the latest edition of Inside Counsel magazine. It's a wonderful tribute to a man who has dedicated so much of his talents towards ending senior hunger in America. Click here to read the full article.

Bridgestone Retail Operations Makes Large Donation To Help Curb Senior Hunger

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:48:00 GMT

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC (BSRO) recently presented Meals On Wheels Association of America with a $471,000 check as a result of its in-store campaign to raise money to help fight senior hunger. In total, BSRO helped raise more than $500,000 for MOWAA in 2010. Go here to read the full release.

Subaru 'Share the Love Event' a Success in Helping Drive Away Senior Hunger

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:26:00 GMT

For the third year in a row, the Meals On Wheels Association of America was a proud partner with Subaru for the car maker's 'Share the Love Event.' MOWAA was one of five charities who benefited from the 2010 holiday campaign. The 'Share the Love Event' allowed drivers who bought or leased a new Subaru to pick one of the charities to receive a $250 donation. Subaru raised more than $5 million during the most recent campaign to help its non-profit partners. Read more about Subaru's remarkable gift to MOWAA to help drive away senior hunger here.

New Government Figures Detail Rise in America's Senior Population

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:10:00 GMT

The Administration on Aging, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has released "A Profile of Older Americans: 2010." The annual summary of the latest statistics on the older population covers 15 topical areas including income and poverty, living arrangements, education, and health. This latest report reveals America's older population (65+) numbered 39.6 million in 2009, an increase of 4.3 million or 12.5% since 1999. The number of Americans aged 45-64 – who will reach 65 over the next two decades – increased by 26% during this decade. Click here to read the full report.

Huffington Post Features MOWAA and Senior Hunger Crisis

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:01:00 GMT

The Huffington Post recently featured the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) and MOWAA President and CEO Enid Borden. The online article focuses on a U.S. Census Bureau alternative poverty measurement which shows that more than 16 percent of America's senior are living in poverty when taking into account expenses such as medical care. The measurement is almost double the Bureau's "official" poverty measurement that was released last year.
"Our rolls are swelling. There are more and more people on our rolls, there are more and more people in need of our services," Borden told the Huffington Post. "The other side these numbers don't tell is the fact that seniors in this country are going hungry. How can we let that happen?"
To read the full article, click here.

New Poverty Estimate Re-Enforces Disturbing Trends Witnessed by Meals On Wheels

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:25:00 GMT

The U.S. Census Bureau’s latest estimate of America’s poor paints a disturbing picture of seniors in need – a trend that many Meals On Wheels programs are experiencing first hand. Using a revised formula to analyze 2009 data, the Census Bureau found that a staggering 16.1 percent of Americans 65 and older were living in poverty – a jump from the 8.9 percent that was reported last year using the Bureau’s traditional formula.

'Ask Amy' Features Meals On Wheels in National Column about Holiday Giving

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:17:00 GMT

Nationally-syndicated columnist Amy Dickinson, the writer of 'Ask Amy,' reminds readers to help homebound and hungry seniors. Dickenson's latest column about holiday giving asks readers to remember Meals On Wheels as a charity to support.

Washington Post Features MOWAA-sponsored Research in Story called '5 Myths about Hunger in America'

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:29:00 GMT

The Washington Post has featured research sponsored by the Meals On Wheels Association of America to highlight the fact that six million seniors in the U.S. face the threat of hunger. The article is entitled "5 Myths about Hunger in America." The enitire article can be read here.

USA Today Features Meals On Wheels in Holiday Giving Article

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 23:03:00 GMT

USA Today online is featuring the Meals On Wheels Association of America in an article entitled "Give Thanks by Giving Back this Season." The story features way that you can bring joy to others this holiday season. Read the entire article here.

Gallo Family Vineyards' Every Cork Counts Campaign Begins to Help End Senior Hunger

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:40:00 GMT

While leftover wine corks may be a reminder of a memorable meal shared with family, now your cork can help bring a meal to homebound and hungry seniors. Gallo Family Vineyards and the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) have partnered this holiday season to help feed American seniors in need.

Purchase a Beautiful Holiday Wreath from Lindsay Olives to Benefit Meals On Wheels

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:11:00 GMT

Holiday shoppers looking for one-of-a-kind gifts that are green, give back and fit tight budgets will find the perfect solution at www.lindsayolives.com/wreath. Lindsay Olives is offering fragrant, beautiful wreaths whose purchase helps eliminate hunger through their partnership with MOWAA.

MOWAA Uncovers History of First Meals On Wheels Program in U.S.

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 02:38:00 GMT

The history of Meals On Wheels goes back to England during World War II , but not much is known about its origins here in the United States. Until now. Meals On Wheels in America finds its origins in Philadelphia almost sixty years ago and to a visionary family that continues to help feed hungry and homebound seniors today.

Barilla Supports MOWAA with "Share the Table" Campaign and New Celebrity Cookbook

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Some of Americans' most memorable moments are shared at the family dinner table. To encourage families to "Share the Table" more often, Barilla, one of today's top Italian food groups, Mario Batali and Julianne Moore have teamed up with 10 notable celebrities to create the limited edition Celebrity Pasta Lovers' Cookbook. Available for download at www.ShareTheTable.com through October 15, 2010. For Every Visitor to www.ShareTheTable.com who Believes in Meaningful Meals, Barilla will Donate to Meals On Wheels Association of America. Read the entire news release here.

Senior Hunger Problem and MOWAA Featured in Weekend Edition of USA Today

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 23:49:00 GMT

Senior hunger in America, and MOWAA's mission to end it, is the focus of an article included in the latest edition of USA Today. The article is part of a special report about hunger produced by Media Planet that is inserted into over half a million copies of the newspaper. Please check out page 12 of the special insert here.

MOWAA Announces 2010 American Volunteer Winner

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:19:00 GMT

"High Five" John Gill, a 95-year-old volunteer with Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County, Texas, has been named MOWAA's 2010 American Volunteer...

Fox 5 Atlanta Covers MOWAA 2010 Conference and March Against Senior Hunger

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:24:00 GMT

Enid Borden, the President & CEO of the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA), was featured on the television airwaves of Atlanta bringing attention to the problems of senior hunger in America. Fox5 previewed MOWAA's rally and march that brought together hundreds of Meals On Wheels representatives from across the country during the organization's annual Conference...

Historic March Protesting Senior Hunger Held During MOWAA's Atlanta Conference

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:01:00 GMT

Hundreds of Meals On Wheels representatives will march across Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta this Wednesday, September 1st, to protest the growing number of seniors in Georgia who face the threat of hunger. The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) is organizing the event, called “Turning the Tables on Senior Hunger,” which will be led by MOWAA President & CEO Enid Borden and Jeffery Smythe, the Executive Director for Senior Citizen Services of Metropolitan Atlanta. Prior to the march, MOWAA will hold a rally calling for more support to end this disturbing trend which has only worsened during our economic downturn...

Meals On Wheels Programs Across the U.S. Awarded Bank of America Charitable Foundation Grants to Restore Meals to Homebound Seniors

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:27:22 GMT

The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) is awarding special grants to 41 local Meals On Wheels programs across the U.S. thanks to a national grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. Half of the bank’s $500,000 grant to Meals on Wheels is being used to develop the Emergent Meal Grant Program, which will allow those struggling Meals On Wheels programs to restore meals that were cut because of the stressed economy...

New Federal Report Details Seniors Living Longer but Facing Challanges

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:32:00 GMT

Older Americans 2010: Key Indicators of Well-Being is a comprehensive look at aging in the United States. This is the fifth report prepared by the Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics. "The demographics of aging continue to change dramatically. The older population is growing rapidly, and the aging of the baby boomers, born between 1946 and 1964 (and who begin turning age 65 in 2011), will accelerate this growth... Another significant trend is the increase in the proportion of men age 85 and over who are veterans," according to SeniorJournal.com. Click here to read the full report.

A Law Crucial to Helping America's Seniors Turns 45 Years Old

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:48:00 GMT

"On July 14, 1965 President Johnson signed the Older Americans Act into law. Sixteen days later, on July 30, he signed legislation creating Medicare and Medicaid... The Older Americans Act has quietly but effectively provided nutrition and community support to millions." Read more of U.S. Administration on Aging Assistant Secretary Kathy Greenlee's statement here. You can also find an editorial on the OAA by Stacy Sanders posted in the Huffington Post.

Enid Borden Hits Atlanta's Airwaves to Raise Awareness of Senior Hunger

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:27:42 GMT

Enid Borden, the President & CEO of the Meals On Wheels Association of America, recently brought attention to the national problem of senior hunger on the radio airwaves of Atlanta. Borden was the invited guest on the Newstalk 1160 radio show called "Women on the Move" with host Jennifer Green...

SPLENDA Sweetens 4th of July Weekend for Thousands of Homebound Seniors

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:33:00 GMT

SPLENDA Brand is sweetening this 4th of July holiday weekend for thousands of homebound seniors across America. McNeil Nutritionals, LLC, the marketer of SPLENDA Sweetener Products, is working with the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) and SPLENDA Signature Chef Katie Brown to distribute slices of her favorite apple pie to our veterans and other seniors in need.

Bridgestone Retail Operations Launches Latest Effort to Help Fight Senior Hunger

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:14:00 GMT

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC ™ (BSRO) has launched its latest effort to help fight senior hunger in America with a new fundraising campaign to benefit the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA). From now until August 31st, 2010, every time a customer purchases a special service package BSRO will donate $1 to MOWAA. The special service package is available at all BSRO company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care™, Tires Plus™, Expert Tire™, and Wheel Works™.

Enid's Summer Vlog: Vote for the Next American Volunteer!

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:57:00 GMT

In her lastest vlog, MOWAA President & CEO Enid Borden urges everyone to vote for the 2010 American Volunteer. The contest is now underway and there are 22 videos showcasing Meals On Wheels volunteers from across the country. Your vote will help decide which Meals On Wheels volunteer will earn the prestigious title this year.

Voting Begins June 15th for MOWAA's 2010 American Volunteer Video Contest

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:15:00 GMT

22 extraordinary Meals On Wheels volunteers from across the country begin competing tomorrow to become the 2010 American Volunteer. These are Meals On Wheels volunteers who go above and beyond to make sure homebound seniors in their community have the nutritious food and human contact they need to survive.

New Census Bureau Report: Aging Boomers Will Increase Dependency Ratio

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:33:00 GMT

The U.S. Census Bureau now reports that the dependency ratio (the number of people 65 and older to every 100 people of traditional working ages) is projected to climb from 22 in 2010 to 35 in 2030. This time period coincides with the time when baby boomers are moving into the 65 and older age category. “This rapid growth of the older population may present challenges in the next two decades,” according to Victoria Velkoff, assistant chief for estimates and projections for the Census Bureau's Population Division, who is quoted in a new release from the Bureau. Click here to read the full release.

MOWAA Already Surpasses $1 Million Mark for Grants to Member Programs in 2010

Fri, 14 May 2010 17:05:00 GMT

Alexandria, VA (May 14, 2010) – The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) has already distributed more than $1 million this year alone to help its Member programs across the United States fight senior hunger. MOWAA reached the milestone last month, seven months earlier than last year when the non-profit reached that $1 million mark for the first time in its history...

Walmart Plan to Fight Hunger in America will Help Seniors

Wed, 12 May 2010 17:22:00 GMT

The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) is pleased to announce that its partner, the Walmart Foundation, will commit part of a major funding campaign towards helping to end senior hunger in America...

Meals for Moms Brightens Mother’s Day for Thousands of Homebound Seniors

Mon, 10 May 2010 13:50:00 GMT

The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) helped pay tribute to thousands of moms for Mother’s Day during its first-annual Meals for Moms campaign. About 7,000 messages of hope were sent to senior moms who depend on Meals On Wheels to survive...

MOWAA's Meals for Moms E-Card Campaign Featured in Oklahoman

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 03:47:52 GMT

Oklahoma's leading newspaper, the Oklahoman, has featured the Meals On Wheels Association of America's new "Meals for Moms" e-card campaign. The article spotlights the large number of homebound senior moms in the state who will be alone on the upcoming holiday and how Meals On Wheels programs are using the e-card campaign to raise awareness of those seniors...

President Obama Declares May Older Americans Month

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:25:00 GMT

President Barack Obama has signed a proclamation declaring May of this year "Older Americans Month." The annual recognition of the contribution of older Americans comes at a time when senior hunger is on the rise...

Enid's Spring 2010 Vlog: Support Our Mother's Day Campaign!

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:25:07 GMT

Watch MOWAA President and CEO Enid Borden's Spring 2010 vlog. Enid asks that you support our campaign to raise awareness of all the homebound senior moms who'll be alone on Mother's Day...

MOWAA Partners with AmericanTowns.com

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:47:14 GMT

The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) is partnering with AmericanTowns Network (www.AmericanTowns.com) to increase awareness of the six million seniors facing the threat of hunger in the U.S. AmericanTowns.com is the nation’s leading hyperlocal platform – an extensive online source for community information ranging from local news and events to volunteer opportunities...

MOWAA Kicks Off Mother's Day E-Card Campaign

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:50:00 GMT

MOWAA has just launched a new campaign called “Meals for Moms” to raise awareness of all the homebound senior moms facing the threat of hunger this Mother’s Day (May 9th). Please go to our new microsite, www.mealsformoms.org to send a virtual flower bouquet to a loved one or a senior in need...

MOWAA Thanks Walmart Foundation with NY Times Ad

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 20:33:00 GMT

See the ad that MOWAA placed in the New York Times thanking the Walmart Foundation for supporting our mission of ending senior hunger in America...

Mayors For Meals 2010 a Huge Success

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:28:00 GMT

Mayors For Meals 2010 was, once again, a huge success. This year hundreds of mayors and elected officials from across the country delivered meals with their local Meals On Wheels program to homebound seniors in their community, as part of MOWAA’s annual March For Meals campaign...

MOWAA President and CEO Enid Borden Teams Up with Sesame Street to Promote Good Nutrition

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:57:45 GMT

The President and CEO of the Meals On Wheels Association of America, Enid Borden, is teaming up with Elmo and other famous Sesame Street characters to promote better nutrition for American families...

Meals On Wheels Volunteerism Featured in NY Times Coverage

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:14:00 GMT

A recent article in the New York Times features coverage of the great work by MOW volunteers. Read the full article here.

MOWAA Suggests Older Americans Act Structure May Contribute to Rise in Senior Hunger

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:42:00 GMT

Enid Borden, president and CEO of the Meals On Wheels Association of America, believes that the current structure of the Older Americans Act may unintentionally have put more seniors at risk of hunger...

147 MOW Programs to Benefit from Recent Walmart Foundation Grant

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:13:52 GMT

The Walmart Foundation Impact Grant Program will provide struggling Meals On Wheels programs with essential items such as stoves, refrigerators, freezers, delivery vehicles, and other equipment so they can continue providing meals to homebound seniors and other seniors in need...

Unprecedented Winter Storms Challenge Meals On Wheels Programs Nationwide

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:56:00 GMT

The bad weather conditions may have kept children home from school or kept employees from getting to work, but it has also kept Meals On Wheels programs and their volunteers from delivering the next meal to homebound seniors in need...

Washington Post Features MOWAA in Blizzard Coverage

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:37:00 GMT

The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) is featured in a February 10, 2010, Washington Post article about the status of vulnerable Meals On Wheels clients during the latest blizzard blanketing the D.C. area...

Call For Volunteerism on this MLK National Day of Service

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT

On this MLK National Day of Service hundreds of thousands of people across the country are volunteering with their local Meals On Wheels program to make sure America's home-bound seniors do not go hungry....

U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln Calls Meals On Wheels Efforts "Critical"

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:12:00 GMT

U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) calls the need for Meals On Wheels “critical” as more and more seniors in her home state of Arkansas face the risk of hunger this holiday season...

Firestone Complete Auto Care™ Holds Student Video Contest On The Issue of Senior Hunger

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:15:00 GMT

Firestone Complete Auto Care™, is proud to announce the launching of Together For Life, a student video competition aimed at addressing the issue of senior hunger in America...

Meals on Wheels Serving Central Virginia Receives New Meal Delivery Vehicle from Harrah’s Foundation

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:58:00 GMT

At this event, Meals on Wheels Serving Central Virginia will accept a new meal delivery van from the Harrah’s Foundation to aid the senior nutrition program in delivering meals to seniors in the greater Richmond area...

Disturbing Research Reveals Senior Hunger State by State

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:38:00 GMT

On November 19th the House Hunger Caucus will hold a briefing at which time the Meals On Wheels Association of America will release a groundbreaking study. The report examines senior hunger on a state-by-state level and provides substantial evidence that the number of seniors facing the threat of hunger in America is growing at an alarming rate...

Meals On Wheels Association of America and Bridgestone Retail Operations Announce Partnership

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:51:00 GMT

Meals On Wheels Association of America, the oldest and largest organization in the United States representing those who provide meal services to people in need, and Bridgestone announce a national partnership to fight senior hunger...

ABC's Regis and Kelly Host Pie-Throwing Contest to Benefit Meals On Wheels

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:33:00 GMT

Dressed in hooded plastic ponchos, 270 screaming people broke the record for the world's largest custard pie fight Thursday on ABC's "Live With Regis and Kelly"...

Meals-on-Wheels of Greater San Diego Receives New Meal Delivery Vehicle from Harrah’s Foundation

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:29:00 GMT

At this event, Meals-on-Wheels of Greater San Diego will accept a new meal delivery van from the Harrah’s Foundation to aid the senior nutrition program in delivering meals to seniors in San Diego...

Season Of Suppers®, “A Pet Food Drive For Pets In Need” aims to help more seniors and their Pets fight hunger

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:42:00 GMT

The Season of Suppers campaign, now in its third year, calls attention to the importance of Pets to the well-being of homebound seniors...