Category: News & Information

COVID-19 Response Grants Available Through Meals on Wheels America

Meals on Wheels America launched its COVID-19 Response Fund to harness the outpouring of support from concerned corporations, foundations and individuals at the national level. The corresponding grant program is designed to provide emergency grants of up to $25,000 to our Members working tirelessly to secure additional food and supplies and adapt to new procedures and delivery methods, all while experiencing a rapid increase in demand for services.

COVID-19 Updates from NANASP

NANASP is working to keep members up to date on the COVID-19 crisis. Excerpt from their website:  “We recommend that members read this list [UPDATED MONDAY, MARCH 16] of FAQ on nutrition programs and their current authority under the circumstances from the Administration for Commuity Living (ACL). We will continue to update this FAQ link […]

Meals on Wheels America COVID-19 Updates

Meals on Wheels serves an incredibly vulnerable population and is often the primary lifeline delivering so much more than just a meal, especially in uncertain times. Across the country, local programs are monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation, taking precautions to protect these high-risk individuals, and preparing for increased demand and new ways of delivering services. […]

Accessible Solutions, Inc. Wins Gold from The MyVCM Trust Network

Each month The MyVCM Trust Network Awards from Ostendio recognizes top security and compliance performers in the industry.

Accessible Solutions received the highest award designation of Gold (January 2020) demonstrating leadership and best practices in managing security and compliance. This is Accessible Solutions 5th consecutive award received from The MyVCM Trust Network.

West Health Study Taps ServTracker Mobile Meals App

West Health Institute recently released the results of a 12-month long study into how home delivered meal program drivers can proactively identify the health and safety needs of vulnerable older adults. ServTracker’s Mobile Meals App technology with electronic alert capability gives drivers an early warning system to signal care coordinators of changes in a client’s […]

Meals on Wheels America to Expand Mobile App-Based Health and Safety Monitoring Program to Reach 40,000 Homebound Seniors Across Country

Up to 30 Meals on Wheels sites to adopt program developed with West Health and Brown University to help drivers alert care coordinators about seniors’ health, safety and social needs ARLINGTON, VA and SAN DIEGO, CA – June 5, 2019 – Meals on Wheels America is expanding a successful research program showing how Meals on […]

World’s Largest Potato Visits Community Renewal Team to Benefit Meals on Wheels

The World’s Largest Potato visited one of our newest clients, Community Renewal Team (CRT) on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 to benefit Meals on Wheels. CRT hosted the Big Idaho Potato Truck for a fun day to call attention to senior hunger. The 28-foot long, 12-foot wide, nearly 12-foot tall potato that weighs in at around […]

Senior Resource Association Adopts ServTracker Mobile Meals App

Using a grant from Indian River Community Foundation, Senior Resource Association in Vero Beach Florida moved into Phase two of their long-term vision to better meet the needs of Indian River County’s older adults. This grant allows the agency to add ServTracker Mobile Meals App to upgrade the level of service offered to nutrition and […]