Community Presentation

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Brian Midkiff, Outreach Coordinator bmidkiff@Meals-on-Wheels.org

“Supporting the independence and well-being of seniors for 56 years”

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What We Are…

• Private, not-for-profit organization with Methodist origins, but we are not currently faith-based

• Meals on Wheels regional chapters are independent, registered 501(c)(3)

• Not reliant on federal or state funds

• More than 56 years of service in SD!

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Home Delivered Meals!

• Volunteers deliver six days a week

• Fresh lunch & cold or hot dinner

• Includes beverage, dessert & snack

• All meals low/no added salt, fat, sugar

• Free monthly extras from Food Banks

• Also includes free wet & dry pet food!

What We Do…

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Health and wellness checks!

• Daily contact allows our volunteer to ask…

Is the client doing well? How are the pets?

Is the client behaving/responding normally?

What is the temperature in the house?

Are there uneaten meals in the refrigerator?

Is the client enjoying our meals?

• However, if the client doesn’t answer the door…

What We Do…

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• For Short-term Assistance (< 60 days)

Recovering from injury or hospitalization

Caregiver/family member is not available

• For Long-term Enrollment (> 60 days)

Chronic illness or disability (homebound)

Inability/lack of desire to cook or shop

Dietary needs are costly or unavailable

You Should Join Meals on Wheels…

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At least sixty years old*

No income or medical requirements!

*In-home caregiver under 60 is also eligible

Qualifications:

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• Initial interview + 2 days for processing

• Meals arrive between 10:45 & 1:30

• Deliveries made Monday thru Saturday & ALL Holidays, unless falls on Sunday

• 48-hour notice is required for changes, including days you expect not to be home to receive your meals. Why 48 hours?

Program Basics

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A typical Meals on Wheels client in San Diego County…

• Is in the early 80s

• Is living alone

• Receives 4 meals each week

• Has $1,500 monthly income

• Or has less than $25,000 annual household income

The People We Serve…

• Old Town San Diego – Chapter HQ, SD Service Center & Kitchen

• El Cajon – East County SC

• San Marcos – North County SC

• Chula Vista – South County SC

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Where We Work…

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MoW Heroes

President & CEO Debbie Case

Volunteer Board of Directors

Operations & Development Dirs.

20 Interns and Event Volunteers

Full-time Kitchen Staff & Drivers

Service Center Managers & Staff

4 Regional Advisory Committees

+2600 Community Volunteers…

Serving +3500 Seniors each year!

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Volunteers In Action Dedicated and caring volunteers deliver

meals to clients throughout San Diego

County.

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Volunteers In Action

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Celebrating Birthdays!

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“Mayors For Meals”

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The MoW Difference

Health Outcomes of our Seniors

• 100K seniors in SDC are food insecure

• 87% report improved physical health

• 85% say MoW helps them eat healthier

• 35%* live longer than average seniors

• 40%* reduction in ER & hospital visits

• 1 year of MoW = Cost of 1 hospital visit!

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Social Safety Net for our Seniors

• 93% say MoW helps them live at home

• 91% say MoW helps them feel safer

• 80% live alone and without a caregiver

• 20%* will experience a fall with injuries

• Volunteer visits improve mental health

• Referrals to YANA & IHSS save lives!

The MoW Difference

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Partners & Resources

Healthcare Providers/Districts

Meals on Wheels America

Police & Sheriff’s Department

SD City & Regional Libraries

SDC Board of Supervisors

San Diego Food Bank

San Diego Gas & Electric

Senior & Community Centers

US & CA Offices on Aging

2-1-1 San Diego/Imperial Co.

AARP San Diego County

Alzheimer’s San Diego

American Red Cross of SD/IC

Burn Institute of San Diego

CalFire & Rural Fire Districts

County of San Diego OES & AIS

ElderHelp & Jewish Family Svc.

Feeding America San Diego Co.

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Ever-Growing Need

• Fastest growing segment of San Diego County population today is “Over 75”

• Over the next 25 years, San Diego County is expected to grow by 30% – at least 975,000* new residents. And…

• The “Over 65” population is expected to increase 125% – 4 times faster than the population as a whole, reaching 750,000*

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If you’re asking yourself what YOU can do to

help… Volunteer or Donate

Sponsor–a–Senior

Adopt–a–Route (Groups)

Sponsor–a–Route

and…

Tell Everyone About Us!

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Requirements for Volunteering at MoW

• A Passion for Community Service

• At Least 18 or with Parent/Adult

• Pass Background & DMV Check

• Attend Interview & Orientation

• Shadow Current Volunteer and…

• Tell Everyone About Us!

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Thank You!

Any Questions?