2023-2024 MOWCC Impact Report : simplebooklet.com

Dear Friends,Many thanks for your continued support of Meals on Wheels of Chester County.Due in part to your generosity, this past year we were able to deliver over 102,000meals to homebound residents of Chester County, 94% of whom are over the ageof 60. Seniors are among the most vulnerable residents in our community, and foodinsecurity continues to be a challenge that we must tackle together. As the cost of food increases each year, so too does the cost of purchasing anddelivering meals to homebound residents in our community. One of the principalgoals of Meals on Wheels of Chester County is to deliver meals to those in need,regardless of their ability to pay. In order to reach that goal each year, we rely on thegenerosity of those within and outside our community to help bridge the fundinggap, and we are so appreciative of those who have supported our mission. As we look to the future, the challenges of tackling food insecurity will persist,particularly among our aging neighbors. With your support and generosity, we willcontinue to ensure that homebound residents of Chester County receive nutritious,hot meals, to which they may not otherwise have access. We can address thischallenge together, one meal at a time.With gratitude,Jeani D. PurcellJeani D. PurcellDirectorLetter From The Director

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To provide nutritious meals and personal interaction to homebound adults in ChesterCounty to help them live independently in their own homes.Volunteer ServicesVolunteers are the heart of the Meals on Wheelsprogram. Volunteers use their own cars and pay fortheir own gas to deliver meals. Their time and resourcesare invaluable to Meals on Wheels of Chester County,as they are not only delivering meals, but also providinga health check and friendship to the meal recipients.The volunteer may be the only person an isolated,homebound senior will see in a given day. Did you know?Meals on Wheels of Chester County pays a food provider for each hot meal wedeliver. We ask meal recipients to contribute toward their meals, but we never turnaway a qualified senior, whether or not they have the ability to pay.26% of our funding comes from the government, 24% comes from those whoreceive meals and are able to cover some/all of the cost, and 9% is covered by thePA Long Term Services managed care organizations. Approximately 41% of ourfunding comes from foundations and other donors who support our mission.We are the only meal delivery service for seniors in Chester County that delivers hot,prepared, nutritionally balanced meals, five days a week.In addition to delivering meals, our volunteers are checking on meal recipients andproviding an opportunity for socialization or a helping hand. It’s so much morethan just a meal!Mission

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”Meals on Wheels helps me because Icannot use the stove myself. Thevolunteers provide human contact on adaily basis that I would not receiveotherwise. And the food is good!” - Elaine“I just finished my route. When I picked upthe meals, the admin bringing out the cartsaid she had packed them all and theywere made with love. I passed thatmessage on to one of our clients, Francine,and she teared up and told me she couldfeel the love. And so could I.“- Carolyn“My Family and I would like to thank you for the care and kindness you showed mymom over the years. She was fiercely independent and missed being able to do thesimplest things like making her own meals. You all gave her such dignity when sheneeded it the most. Your meal delivery was so much more than a meal. Your times withher were a source of comfort to me as I knew she was safe and being fed, and that youwere listening to the stories of her life.” - Kelley“Thank you for faithfully bringing Shirley hotmeals every day and calling us when shewouldn’t answer. At least two times yousaved her life by alerting us when she hadfallen. Your organization is absolutelywonderful and helped sustain Shirley.” - Chris and KristaNotes From Clients, Families and Volunteers

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REVENUE Public Support, Donations $ 76,730Client Contributions $170,578In-Kind Contributions – Mileage $ 55,221Chester County Department of Aging Services $185,726Medicaid/Medicare Reimbursements $ 65,783Foundations & Grants $158,680Interest & Dividends, Net $ 12,249Total Revenue $724,967 EXPENDITURES Food Cost and Related Items $483,153Staff Salaries & Payroll Taxes $139,222Office Rent and Utilities $ 27,514Insurance $ 3,558Other Administration $ 19,703Professional Fees $ 9,025Mileage Reimbursement(s) $ 56,229Postage and Shipping $ 2,160 Total Expenditures $740,564 Net Revenue/(Loss) ($15,597) The above statement of support is summarized from our financialstatements audited by Umbreit, Wileczek & Associates, P.C. Financial Summary

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Cathie Leister, President - East CoventryBarbara DeCarlo, Vice President - West ChesterDiane Donatoni, Secretary - Uwchlan /Whitelands, Glen SpringsBruce D. Beitler, Treasurer - Luther House, Kennett SquareAlan Czako - AvonGrove, OxfordJerry Feege - Honey BrookAlan Freyer, Coatesville - Downingtown, Pony ExpressDave Glass - GoshenTown, GoshenVilleLinda Keenan - East Pikeland, Phoenixville, Spring CityEllen Laibe - BradLin Carey Snow - DowningtownKenneth J. Swart - ParkesburgSam Wilson - NORCO Alma Zadrejko - East Pikeland, Phoenixville, Spring City Jeani D. Purcell, DirectorPatty Moidel, Office AccountantAlison Durinzi, Office AdministratorDonna Little, Volunteer CoordinatorPatrice Stilley, Communications AdministratorEthan Dubow, Fund Development AdministratorOffice Personnel (all part-time)Board of Directors

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Your donations are greatly appreciated!To make a donation to Meals on Wheels of Chester County please visit our website at www.mowcc.org Your generosity will help ensure we are able to deliver hot, nutritionallybalanced meals to low-income, homebound seniors throughoutChester County

2023-2024 MOWCC Impact Report