Meals On Wheels South Florida Awarded $10,000 Grant From FedEx
Funds Will Help Launch New Senior Companion Tablet Program.
- Fort Lauderdale, FL (1888PressRelease) November 06, 2021 - Meals on Wheels South Florida is proud to announce that it has recently been awarded a $10,000 grant from FedEx in support of its new Senior Companion Tablet Program. Meals on Wheels South Florida is one of the largest of five thousand Meals on Wheels programs across the country working every day to protect older adults from the threats of isolation and hunger. This effort is made possible by generous donors and volunteers who help strengthen their efforts to provide nutritious meals and safety checks to homebound seniors.
The Companion Tablet Program will enable Meals on Wheels South Florida to provide its homebound clients with a state-of-the-art large screen device, allowing them access to services that may have not been readily available before. The Claris Companion™ is a contemporary communication device that helps promote self-managed care for seniors in their homes, including activities to stimulate their minds, and calendars to keep them organized with medical appointments.
Designed to enable seniors with little or no computer experience to stay connected and live independently, the Claris Companion™ offers video calling with physicians and family members, medication reminders, large-scale games, wellness checks and more.
“We are so grateful to FedEx for awarding us this grant to launch such an innovative program for our homebound seniors,” said Mark Adler, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels South Florida. “With the Claris Companion™, we can make it easier for our homebound seniors to stay connected and healthy. This is truly a game-changer in reducing social isolation for our clients.”
Members of the community are invited to get involved with Meals on Wheels South Florida to help further the mission as they continue to serve South Florida’s senior population. Individuals or corporations interested in volunteering or donating can learn more at mowsoflo.org.
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.
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