Meals on Wheels of Staten Island, Inc.

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Phone: 718-727-4435

304 Port Richmond Ave
Staten Island
New York 10302
USA
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Target demographics: Older adults, over the age of 60 who are unable to shop for themselves or to cook their meals.

Direct beneficiaries per year: Our current census is appraching 1000, we have served over 1250 meal recipients over the year.

Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: Volunteers typically deliver meals to elderly meal recipients one day a week. Each of our 45 daily volunteer routes has five volunteer deliverers, one for each day of the week. We try to match the route to the neighborhood closest to the volunteer to minimize the amount of time spent in delivery, usually the entire process is less than two hours, between 10:30AM and 12:30PM. Volunteers also deliver on Saturday mornings for meal recipients who have no nutrition support on the weekends.

Geographic areas served: All community districts of Staten Island.

Mission:

Meals on Wheels of Staten Island was created in 1972 with the mission to provide healthy nutrition to older adults over age 60 residing on Staten Island. Two meals are delivered daily both meeting the nutritionist approved 1/3 recommended dietary allowance (RDA). Meal recipients are individuals who are unable to shop for themselves or to prepare their own meals. Meals are delivered by our staff in hot-shot trucks as well as by volunteers who cover 45 daily routes to all Staten Island communities. Staff nurses affirm that the person is eligible to receive meals and address special dietary requirements based on diagnosis, medication interactions, allergies, etc. Kosher and halal meals are prepared by a subcontrract caterer which we deliver across the island. Emergency food boxes are given to all our our meal recipients and replenished as needed.

Results:

Even as the economy is still recovering and many people and businesses are dealing with financial strain, our spring luncheon and fall dinner dance were successful events as we maintained our fundraising levels from those events. We have initiated the process to build a new facility to house a larger kitchen, office and vehicle space needs as our census has grown very significantly and is projected to continue to grow dramatically. We will maintain our comittment to serve all in need of our services.

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Sal T.

11/19/12

I've been volunteering for a few years and have found it to be truly rewarding. The staff at the office is pleasant and very helpful. I have a route every Friday delivering to 12 recipients who are delighted to know that someone cares. I deliver two meals (one hot and one cold) and have not heard ... more »

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