Elder Services Receives $100,000 Grant for Meals on Wheels Program

Elder Services of Okaloosa County is a recipient of the Impact 100 of Northwest Florida $100,000 grant. The Meals on Wheels Program will benefit.

Funds will be used to purchase a specifically designed vehicle to increase our delivery radius. The truck is built with large heating and cooling compartments to maintain the food as we travel to remote areas of the county. This will ensure that food is kept at a safe-holding temperature in compliance with state regulations to prevent food-borne illnesses.

Elder Services of Okaloosa County administrative staff presents the Impact 100 Grant check for $100,000 to be used for their Meals on Wheels Program.

Elder Services of Okaloosa County administrative staff presents the Impact 100 Grant check for $100,000 to be used for their Meals on Wheels Program.

The grant will fund the purchase of the vehicle as well as the wrap which will bring needed recognition to this critical program.

Elder Services of Okaloosa County administrative staff and other recipients present their Impact 100 Grant checks for $100,000.

One nutritious meal a day can reduce hospitalizations by more than 50%.

The Meals on Wheels Program is funded by the United Way of the Emerald Coast, local donations and contributions. We receive no funds from national or state entities. We are indebted to our community organizations, churches, and individuals for their ongoing support.

The elderly population is the fastest growing demographic in the United States. 10,000 people a day join the ranks of this group. Just try to imagine that less than four and a half years away, in 2030, it is predicted that there will be more individuals aged 65+ than all those 18–64.

Please support this critical program for our most vulnerable adults either through monetary contributions or volunteering!