POPULATION SERVED:
Services are available to homebound individuals who are age 60 or over and the spouse of a 60 years old or older individual regardless of age. Services may be available to individuals who are under age 60 with disabilities if they reside with the homebound older individual. Services are targeted to those in greatest social and economic need with particular attention to low income individuals, minority individuals, those in rural communities, those with limited English proficiency and those at risk of institutional care.
CONGREGATE DINING CENTERS:
A little over 400 meals per day are provided at dining centers to individuals that otherwise might not have access to a nutritious meal. Beyond meal provision, related nutrition services are available at congregate settings which help to keep older participants healthy and prevent the need for more costly medical interventions. Services include nutrition screening, education, nutrition assessment and counseling as appropriate. The dining center also provides opportunities for social engagement and meaningful volunteer roles, which contribute to overall participant health and well-being.
Plan to join us for:
Pedal to the Metal for Meals on Wheels at Heartland Park
TICKETS ARE LIMITED! Buy Online Now!
$40.00 each – includes “dragging” the strip for as many times as you want, dinner, entertainment, and two (2) beer tickets.
LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE!
Saturday, June 22, 2013
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Heartland Park Topeka (7530 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66619)
An adults only (21 and over), summer event of drag racing, live music, food and refreshments. Anyone with a steering wheel or handle bars, including motorcycles, can test their driving skills on the Heartland Park Topeka drag strip.
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Sumptuous Evening Gala 2013
Friday, October 25, 2013
6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Ramada Hotel & Convention Center, Regency Ballroom, 420 SE 6th Ave, Topeka
Plan to join us for this semi-formal event that will include sumptuous bites from area chefs, caterers, and restaurants as well as wine and spirits.
TICKETS
Individual tickets are $75.00 each and sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, call 785-295-3989 or buy tickets online below.
Once you add the ticket to your shopping cart, you can change the quantity if needed and checkout with a credit card or paypal account.
In addition to the auction, designer table tops will be on display and will be available for purchase the night of the event. These table tops will be donated from local businesses located in Shawnee & Jefferson Counties.
All proceeds from this community event will benefit Meals on Wheels of Shawnee and Jefferson counties. Money raised will help us to continue to provide nutritionally balanced meals to homebound, elderly and handicapped individuals.
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March For Meals is a national campaign during the month of March, initiated by the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA), which seeks to raise awareness of senior hunger and to encourage action on the part of the local community through volunteerism or monetary donation.
“High Heels Delivers Meals” will be held on Friday, March 8th from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. This is a campaign for women in leadership roles throughout our community to help raise awareness of senior hunger. If you would like to volunteer, please call 785-295-3989. You will be paired with a seasoned volunteer to deliver meals to homebound individuals in the Topeka area.
“Kansas Koyotes” football players, coaches and cheerleaders will be delivering meals in the Topeka area on Friday, March 15th! Thank you for your community involvement and supporting Meals on Wheels.
March 2013 has been designated as “Mayors For Meals” month! Mayors from Shawnee and Jefferson Counties have been invited to deliver meals for a day during the month of March to show their support for their respective community’s homebound and hungry seniors.
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What is Topeka Gives? A one-day event, celebrating the Topeka Community Foundation’s 30th Anniversary, which will provide $30,000.00 in “match” money for contributions made to support 75 different nonprofit organizations in the community. Please consider supporting Meals on Wheels of Shawnee and Jefferson Counties.
When is Topeka Gives? From 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2013.
Where is Topeka Gives? Inside Fairlawn Plaza Mall – 21st and Fairlawn.
How and where do I donate? Contributions made by check, cash or credit card will be accepted inside Fairlawn Plaza Mall – the event will be held rain or shine.
Is there a minimum or maximum donation amount? There is a $25 minimum gift. While there is no maximum gift amount … matching funds will be awarded to the first $1,000.00 of each donor’s contribution. There also is a limit of 10 agencies per donor contribution.
Can I mail in my donation or online? No. Contributions must be made in person at Fairlawn Plaza Mall that day.
What methods of payment can I use? Cash, Check and Credit Card are welcomed.
How will my gift be matched? Through Topeka Gives, the Topeka Community Foundation is offering a $30,000.00 pro-rated match and NOT a dollar-for-dollar match … The match percentage will be calculated as follows: $30,000.00/Total Gifts Raised = Match Percentage for each gift. 100% of your gift plus the Foundation’s match will be passed on to the organization(s) you select on your contribution form. We do not know and cannot estimate what the match percentage will be.
To whom should my check be made payable? Checks should be made payable to the Topeka Community Foundation and should accompany a contribution form outlining the nonprofit organization(s) being credited with your contribution. Forms will be available on the Foundation’s web site at www.topekacommunityfoundation.org and will be provided at the event.
Can my gift be private? Yes, you can choose for your gift to be made anonymously.
Is my gift tax deductible? Yes, your gift is 100% tax deductible as allowable by law.
Who can I contact for more information? For additional information, contact the Topeka Community Foundation at 785-272-4804 or the Meals on Wheels office at 785-295-3980.
Please consider supporting Meals on Wheels during this “match” money opportunity.
Please join us as we lead the effort with our program partners to ensure that individuals in our community receive nutritious meals and the human connection they need to enable them to live independently.
You can:
Join us at our fundraisers
Give to the cause
Volunteer