MEALS ON WHEELS OF SHAWNEE AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES, INC.

2701 SW EAST CIRCLE DRIVE S, STE 2

TOPEKA, KANSAS  66606

785-295-3980 – OFFICE

785-295-3999 – FAX

EMAIL:

HOME DELIVERED PROGRAM:

Each day, nearly 600 home-delivered meals are provided to participants who are elderly, homebound, disabled, or otherwise at risk of food insecurity throughout Shawnee and Jefferson Counties regardless of age or the inability to contribute toward the cost of the meal.  In addition to meal provision, services include nutrition screening, education, nutrition assessment and counseling, as appropriate. Home-delivered meals also represent an essential service for many caregivers, by helping them to maintain their own health and well-being.Volunteers who deliver meals play a vital role by reporting to Meals on Wheels any health and environmental changes or crises they may have observed during their visits This includes participants that did not answer their door.  Reported or suspected issues will be immediately addressed by Meals on Wheels staff to carry-out next steps as previously outlined by participants.Meals served are required to provide at least one-third of the daily recommended dietary allowances established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences-National Research Council.  Physicians may also order a special diet to assist in the management of chronic illnesses up to and including: diabetes, kidney failure, congestive heart failure and chewing/swallowing problems.  In an effort to meet rural participant needs, Meals on Wheels has established a Multiple Meal Delivery program. Multiple meals are delivered at one time each week and wellness calls are placed daily as a means of providing a safety checkWHAT WE ADDRESS:Food Insecurity-According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service, individuals who are most at risk for food insecurity are the elderly and disabled who are less mobile, have health problems and live alone. * 83% of Meals on Wheels participants reported that the delivered meal is their most important source of nutritious food.Safety/Isolation-On a daily basis, reports of crises related to health and environmental changes are immediately followed up on by Meals on Wheels staff.   *Nearly 50% of participants reported that the Meals on Wheels volunteer is the only person they see or interact with during the day.Health- Nutrition services are used to prevent, treat and reduce the risk for chronic health conditions. *94% of participants reported that Meals on Wheels helped maintain or improve their health.

 

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.

POPULATION SERVED:

Services are available to individuals who are age 60 or over and the spouse of an older individual regardless of age. Services may be available to a limited number of individuals who are under age 60 if they are: individuals with disabilities who reside with older individuals, volunteers who provide services during meal hours, individuals with disabilities who reside in housing facilities primarily occupied by older individuals at which congregate nutrition services are provided.

 

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!

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.

Tickets are also available for purchase at the Meals on Wheels office (2701 SW East Circle Drive S, Suite 2, Topeka, KS) or by calling 785-295-3989.

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.

Live Benefit Auction Starts at 8 pm

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 30^th 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 – 21^st 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