Meals On Wheels Greater San Diego, Inc.
Meals On Wheels Greater San Diego, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
It is the mission of Meals on Wheels San Diego County to support the independence and well-being of seniors. Meals on Wheels San Diego County (MOWSDC) services include the delivery of up to two fresh meals a day by a caring volunteer, accompanied by wellness and safety checks, guided referrals to other services and in-home social visits. Seniors often become temporarily or permanently homebound, preventing them from performing many basic activities of daily living such as obtaining food, healthcare and support services. Social isolation is also common. MOWSDC deliveries provide a vital link for seniors who can benefit from healthy foods and friendly-visitor support in meeting these other needs.
About
Meals on Wheels San Diego County serves all of San Diego County, including the 3,049 square miles of rural and unincorporated areas. Of all seniors served, 84% are considered extremely-low to low income according to the 2017 income guidelines by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). We subsidize 60% of the costs of meals, delivery, and other services provided, regardless of a seniors' ability to pay. Further subsidies are provided for seniors who are experiencing severe financial difficulties. For fiscal year 2018, we served over 3,150 homebound seniors throughout San Diego County with 427,173 meals, daily safety checks and friendly visits using 3,049 trained volunteers. Meals on Wheels clients report improved health, security and independence. For millions of Americans, Meals on Wheels programs across the country are literally the difference between remaining in their own homes and needing to relocate to a nursing facility. The nutritious meal, friendly visit and safety check help them cope with three of the biggest threats of aging: hunger, isolation and loss of independence. Research proves that when seniors have the right support, they gain greater quality of life, need fewer hospital stays and live longer.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “Meals on wheels san diego county's mission is to support the independence and well-being of seniors who choose to age in their home or for those that are unable to afford quality institutional care and must remain at home. many seniors experience chronic illnesses and disabilities that often make activities of daily living difficult. meals on wheels san diego county is part of the community safety net serving older adults in the home with care services that include the delivery of up to two fresh meals a day, daily safety checks (with referral to other social services if necessary) and a friendly visit.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “Meals on wheels supports the independence and well-being of seniors by providing regular nutrition and daily contact with a caring volunteer. meals prepared using area agency on aging nutrition center guidelines are delivered to seniors homes throughout san diego county.”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of CA, as reported.
- The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2020 as 2254 San Diego Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92110.
- The non-profit has a total of 97 employees, as reported on their form for 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $193,064.
- The organization has 18 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1970.
- The organization pays $2,474,890 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $516,900 in fundraising expenses.
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