SRQ Magazine | Giving Hearts: Meals on Wheels Sarasota

Meals on Wheels Sarasota

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SAYING "YES" When other agencies say, “we can’t do more to help,” Meals On Wheels of Sarasota says YES. They say YES to veterans. YES to pregnant women and new moms. YES to the mentally impaired, seniors and families in need throughout our community. Meals On Wheels of Sarasota says, “YES, we will provide healthy meals, boxes of essential supplies, fresh fruits and vegetables, and more to those who are unable to plan, shop, or prepare meals for themselves.” Even in the grip of a pandemic, Meals On Wheels of Sarasota found a way to make a difference… because of your help in donating and volunteering. With no federal funding and the nonprofit charging members $6 per 1,000-calorie meal, Meals On Wheels of Sarasota depends on the generous support of our community to help "keep the wheels turning." Donations help provide approximately 250,000 meals yearly on 38 routes covering 600 to 800 square miles a day. And Meals On Wheels of Sarasota drivers don’t just provide food. During drop-off, they also check the safety and cleanliness of clients’ homes and provide a point of human contact for people who may be isolated, a pressing need in the era of social distancing. To learn more about donating or volunteering your time to help local people in need, visit MealsOnWheelsOfSarasota.org.

About Us

Receives no federal funding and has maximum flexibility to serve all those in need, including the mentally and physically impaired.

Helps those in need plus those affected by unemployment due to COVID-19.

Our WishList

Volunteers needed—delivery assistance only takes 1 to 1½ hours.

Dry dog and cat food donations support the PetLove program, providing food for the beloved pets of lowincome seniors and disabled Sarasotans.

MEALS ON WHEELS OF SARASOTA, INC. 421 N. LIME AVE., SARASOTA, FL 34237 | 941-366-6693 | MEALSONWHEELSOFSARASOTA.ORG

SRQ MAGAZINE | SUMMER 2021 :: PHILANTHROPY— DONOR'S GUIDE TO GIVING