Author: Melody Craig

Older Americans Act Celebrating 50 Years!

May 4, 2022
The Older Americans Act (OAA) established the Administration on Aging, the first federal agency designed to address the struggles of older Americans. This year, the OAA is celebrating their 50th Anniversary, their theme for Older Americans Month (OAM) 2022 is “Age My Way.” This special recognition provides an opportunity for all of us to explore the many ways older adults can remain in and be involved with their communities. The OAA funds critical services that keep our nation’s seniors healthy and independent services like meals, job training, senior centers, health promotion, benefits enrollment, caregiver support, transportation, and more.
Take part in OAM no matter what your age. Get involved and learn more by visiting https://acl.gov/oam/2022/older-americans-month-2022 or follow #OlderAmericansMonth.

March For Meals With Meals On Wheels

March 1, 2022
For the last 20 years, the Meals on Wheels network has claimed the month of March as its time to join forces to strengthen the impact of its efforts and rally communities around what you all do. This year, we hope you’ll join Meals on Wheels America and programs across the country in a special March for Meals celebration honoring the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act Nutrition Program.
WHY THE MONTH OF MARCH?
The annual March for Meals celebration commemorates the historic day on March 22, 1972, when President Nixon signed into law a measure that amended the Older Americans Act of 1965 to include a national nutrition program for seniors 60 years and older. This year, Meals on Wheels programs from across the country are joining forces for the awareness campaign to celebrate 50 years of success and garner the support needed to ensure these critical programs can continue to address food insecurity and malnutrition, combat social isolation, enable independence, and improve health for years to come.
Programs from across the country have celebrated the month of March since 2002 to increase awareness for Meals on Wheels and recruit the support needed to meet rising demand.

Senior Nutrition Program 50th Anniversary

Nutrition is a vital component of our health and well-being, especially as we age. But in communities throughout the U.S., older adults sometimes lack access to the high-quality, nutritious food they need to remain healthy and independent.
Since 1972, the national Senior Nutrition Program has been there to support older adults by providing nutrition services across the country. Funded by the Older Americans Act, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) provides grants to states to support a network of local programs that deliver nutrition services to older adults. These programs promote healthy eating, decrease social isolation, and support better health. They also provide a gateway for older adults to access other home and community-based services such as falls prevention programs, chronic disease management services, and more.
Visit ACL’s Senior Nutrition Program 50th Anniversary website to learn more about this important milestone and join the conversation on social media using hashtag #SNP50.

Share the Love Event – Stuff the Trunk of a Subaru and help support the Brown County Humane Society

December 1, 2021

Share the Love this holiday season and donate supplies to the Brown County Humane Society. Event will be held Friday, December 10, 2021, from          2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 1803 Oregon St., Hiawatha, Kansas.

Donations Needed:

  • Pet Food – Dry or Canned
  • Dog & Cat Treats
  • Puppy and/or Kitten Formula Milk Replacer
  • Greenies Pill Pockets
  • Puppy Training or Dog Pads
  • Poop Bags
  • Cat Litter
  • Dog or Cat Toys
  • Dog or Cat Shampoo                          
  • Dog Collars (any size
  • Bleach
  • Any Type of Laundry Detergent
  • Fabuloso All Purpose Cleaner
  • Dishwashing Liquid Soap
  • Disinfectant Wipes
  • Paper Towels
  • Disposable Gloves
  • Trash Bags
  • High Pressure Adjustable Hose Nozzle
  • Post-it Sticky Note Pads

2021 Subaru Share the Love Event – Subaru will donate $250 for every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased from November 18, 2021, through January 3, 2022, to four national charities designated by the purchaser or lessee. For every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased during the campaign period, participating retailers will donate a minimum of $50 in total to their registered Hometown Charities. See your local Subaru retailer for details or visit subaru.com/share. All donations made by Subaru of America, Inc.

Local Meals on Wheels programs provide daily nutritious meals, nourishing companionship and critical safety checks to America’s homebound seniors. Each donation helps these programs enable seniors to age with independence and dignity in their own homes, where they want to be. Since its inception thirteen years ago, the Subaru Share the Love Event has helped deliver more than 2.5 million meals to America’s seniors!

Subaru Share the Love Event

November 23, 2021

“Meals on Wheels America is proud to partner with Subaru of America for the 14th consecutive year to enable more seniors to live with independence and dignity,” said Ellie Hollander, President and CEO, Meals on Wheels America. “Since 2008, the Subaru Share the Love Event has helped deliver more than 2.5 million meals and friendly visits to vulnerable seniors nationwide. We’re enormously grateful to Subaru and its retailers for their long-standing commitment to Meals on Wheels and the millions of seniors who depend on it for nourishment and companionship.”
This November 18, 2021, through January 3, 2022, for every new Subaru vehicle purchased or leased, Subaru will donate $250 to the customer’s choice of participating charities. Meals on Wheels is one of four national participating charities and has been since the inception of the event.

Northeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging is excited to join the Hiawatha Community Foundation for this amazing fundraising opportunity.

May 14, 2021

Be sure to save the date for the first annual Give Back to Move Forward Hiawatha Match Day! From May 29th through 30th, all qualifying donations made through the foundation to participating organizations will receive a 50% match, up to a maximum of $1,500, that will be added to their HCF fund. In-person donations can be made at the Fisher Community Center on May 29th from 9 am to 5 pm and again at the Hiawatha Country Club on May 30th from 12 pm to 6 pm. Online donations will also be accepted from May 29th at 12 am to May 30th at 11:59 pm. Check out the participating organizations and learn more about how you can participate in the first annual Give Back to Move Forward Match Day at www.giveback moveforward.com. Please click here to donate.

2020 Subaru Share the Love Event

December 23, 2020

Exciting news! Meals on Wheels network is participating in the 2020 Subaru Share the Love Event. Over the past twelve years, Subaru and its retailers have helped Meals on Wheels to deliver more than 2.3 million meals nationwide to seniors in need. This November 19, 2020, through January 4, 2021, for every new Subaru vehicle purchased or leased, Subaru will donate $250 to the customer’s choice of participating charities.

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