Meals on Wheels of RI Inc.
Meals on Wheels of RI Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Our mission is to meet the nutritional and other special needs of older adults and other eligible populations in order to help them maintain their independent lifestyles. Since 1969, Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island has worked to address the issues of food insecurity and social isolation that are risk factors for negative health outcomes among homebound older adults. Through nutritional and other programming, the organization works to empower seniors across the state to live healthier, safer and happier lives as they age with independence. As an independent nonprofit, every dollar donated to us goes directly toward helping Rhode Island residents.
About
The home-delivered meal program, Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island (MOWRI), is the only non-profit home-delivered program in the state of Rhode Island. No other agency provides a packaged, prepared meal to the homes of our frailest neighbors. In addition to a nutritious ready-to-eat meal, the delivery person also offers a safety check to ensure the well-being of our clients every delivery day. During 2018, this program delivered 301,652 meals to 2,446 homebound recipients. Included in this count are 6,095 emergency shelf-stable meals for occasions when we are unable to deliver due to severe weather or unforeseen circumstances. MOWRI's home-delivered program delivers meals to those aged 60 or older (or those who are younger and qualified through a state-funded program) who are homebound and unable to prepare meals for themselves due to a physical or psychological condition. Qualified home-delivered program participants will receive on five days a week, one lunchtime meal meeting the nutritional standard as set in the Older Americans Act. All menus are developed by a registered nutritionist and adapted to meet the preferences of our clients. Client eligibility is verified through the referral process. The client, their family member, health care professional or anyone with knowledge of the person can make a referral by phone or through our website. Once it is determined that the client is aged 60 or older (or has a qualifying disability) and is homebound, they are approved for service. Client information, nutritional needs and preferences, number of meals received and other information required to meet reporting guidelines, is maintained in the ServTracker database. The meals are prepared and packaged by the contracted caterer before being dropped off at approximately 22 statewide locations where a dedicated space has been donated. The trained drivers pick up the meals from that space and deliver to the homes of recipients in their community. The meals are delivered in a chilled state so that the client can reheat by microwave or conventional oven at the time they prefer to eat. The driver will help any client that requires assistance and a microwave will be provided free of charge if needed. There is no set charge for the meal, but a donation of $3.00 is suggested. If a client does not respond to a driver's attempt to deliver the meal, the driver contacts our main office. A staff member will first try to contact the client. If unsuccessful, they will call the emergency contact on file to determine the condition of the client. If we are unable to connect with anyone, a call will be placed requesting the local police to do a wellness check. In a recent study from the Administration on Aging, seniors who received daily-delivered meals reported marked improvements in mental health, self-rated health, and reductions in feelings of isolation; they also showed greater improvement in anxiety, and reduced rates of hospitalization and falls. Our approach is also cost-effective: Meals on Wheels of RI can deliver a year's worth of meals to a client for the same cost as one day in the hospital or one week in a nursing home which saves the state millions of dollars in Medicaid and Medicare costs.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “To meet nutritional and other special needs of the elderly in order to help them maintain their independent lifestyles. our impact is evidenced by the number of people touched by our home delivered and congregate meal programs. in total, the agency had a favorable impact on the lives of over 3,000 seniors and disabled clients during the year.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “To meet nutritional and other special needs of the elderly in order to help them maintain their independent lifestyles. our impact is evidenced by the number of people touched by our home delivered and congregate meal programs. in total, the agency had a favorable impact on the lives of over 3,000 seniors and disabled clients during the year.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as RI.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2019 is located at 70 BATH STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02908.
- The non-profit has reported 37 employees on their form as of 2019.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $71,537.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1969.
- The organization pays $1,065,086 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $159,931 in fundraising expenses.
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