Meals On Wheels South Florida and UKG Partner to Bring Joy to Isolated Seniors This Thanksgiving

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Fort Lauderdale, FL (1888PressRelease) November 10, 2021 - Meals on Wheels South Florida is proud to announce that it has received a donation from UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) in support of its 33rd annual Thanksgiving meal delivery program. The partnership will enable Meals on Wheels to serve twice as many senior citizens this year. Meals on Wheels South Florida is one of the largest of 5,000 Meals on Wheels programs across the country working every day to protect seniors from the threats of isolation and hunger. This effort is made possible by generous donors and volunteers who help strengthen efforts to provide nutritious meals and safety checks to homebound seniors.

Each holiday season, Meals on Wheels South Florida aims to ensure their clients enjoy the holidays as much as possible. In addition to the nutritious meals they already receive, Meals on Wheels South Florida staff and volunteers visit clients on Thanksgiving morning and present them with a hot turkey meal with all the trimmings, home-made placemats, fresh flowers, and a warm smile to let them know they are not alone.

These meals are delivered to clients who are generally alone and without family to visit them for Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving meal box includes a roasted turkey, vegetables, mashed potatoes, rolls, milk, and pumpkin pie. Thanks to the generosity of UKG, seven-hundred seniors will receive this holiday blessing.

“We are so grateful to UKG for providing this extraordinary donation that will support our homebound seniors this Thanksgiving,” said Mark Adler, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels South Florida. “On Thanksgiving, we want our clients to remember that they are not alone and that we are here to provide them with holiday cheer, thanks to charitable community partners like UKG.”

“The experience of isolation is one that resonates a little bit more with all of us these days, but it’s something that many seniors in our community live with each and every day. Because no one should be alone for the holidays, UKG is thrilled to be able to partner with Meals on Wheels to expand the reach of this meaningful holiday tradition in our community,” said Heather Geronemus, Director Corporate Affairs & Corporate Social Responsibility at UKG.

Members of the community can get involved with Meals on Wheels South Florida’s annual Thanksgiving delivery by volunteering their time or making a financial gift. Individuals and corporations interested in getting involved can learn more at mowsoflo.org/volunteer or by calling 954.731.8770.

About Meals on Wheels South Florida
Meals on Wheels South Florida is a private nonprofit organization providing hunger-relief services since 1984. With the dedication of nearly 500 volunteers, Meals on Wheels South Florida delivers nutritious meals, friendly visits and safety checks that enable South Florida seniors to live nourished lives with independence and dignity. Meals on Wheels South Florida serves more than 10,000 seniors and 5,000 children an estimated 1.5 million meals each year. Included in their comprehensive list of programs and services are home meal delivery, community-based dining, meals for companion pets, grocery shopping assistance, nutrition education and emergency meals. For more information, please call 954.731.8770 or visit mowsoflo.org.

Meals on Wheels South Florida Funding Statement
Meals on Wheels South Florida is funded under the Older Americans Act and Fair Share Dollars from local municipalities through the State of Florida's Department of Elder Affairs and The Area Agency on Aging of Broward County. The generous support from The Jim Moran Foundation, Jewish Federation of Broward, United Way of Broward, the Children's Services Council, the cities of Tamarac and Pompano and Private Donations allows us to provide meals and services to those in most immediate need who would otherwise be placed on the ever-growing waiting list for home-delivered meals.

A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll free within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. Human Services Network, Inc. D/B/A/ Meals on Wheels South Florida, Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Registration Number: 01331.

About UKG
At UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group), our purpose is people. Built from a merger that created one of the largest cloud companies in the world, UKG believes organizations succeed when they focus on their people. As a leading global provider of HCM, payroll, HR service delivery, and workforce management solutions, UKG delivers award-winning Pro, Dimensions, and Ready solutions to help tens of thousands of organizations across geographies and in every industry drive better business outcomes, improve HR effectiveness, streamline the payroll process, and help make work a better, more connected experience for everyone. UKG has 13,000 employees around the globe and is known for an inclusive workplace culture. The company has earned numerous awards for culture, products, and services, including consecutive years on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list. To learn more, visit ukg.com.

Media Contacts:
Meals on Wheels South Florida
Mark Adler, Executive Director
O: 954.714.6940
E: madler ( @ ) mowsoflo dot org

UKG
Heather Geronemus, Director, Corporate Affairs & Corporate Social Responsibility
O: 954.331.8653
E: heather.geronemus ( @ ) ukg dot com

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