Meals on Wheels South Florida Joins Meals on Wheels America in Campaign to End The Wait™

PLANTATION, Fla. - March 4, 2025 - PRLog -- Meals on Wheels South Florida announced today its support of End the Wait – a nationwide campaign led by Meals on Wheels America designed to rally communities around our older adult neighbors. For far too long the pressing needs of seniors have been underfunded and ignored, leaving millions nationwide waiting for nutritious meals and moments of connection. Despite the fact that Meals on Wheels has been proven to be the most effective solution to senior hunger and isolation, community-based providers are waiting too – for more government funding, donations, and volunteers – and we can't wait any longer.

"In the last year, we have experienced a 156% increase in meals provided to seniors in Broward County," said Wendy Bourgault, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels South Florida. "We appreciate the support our community has extended to us so far, but we need additional funding and volunteers to ensure every senior who could benefit from nutritious meals and social connection receives this vital lifeline."

Right now, despite relentless efforts, Meals on Wheels South Florida is struggling to address the sheer volume of need. Federal funding has not kept pace with either the growing senior population or rising costs. Additionally, only 1% of philanthropic donations in the U.S. go toward senior causes. Local Meals on Wheels providers like Meals on Wheels South Florida exist in nearly every community across the country, and are eager to do even more, but desperately need more resources to do so.

"Across the country, local Meals on Wheels providers are working tirelessly to deliver seniors nutritious meals and moments of connection, but they could be reaching even more seniors and doing even more for them if they had additional resources," said Ellie Hollander, President and CEO of Meals on Wheels America. "That's why Meals on Wheels America launched a bold plan to End the Wait and ultimately ensure all seniors have access to the life-saving services they need to live nourished lives with independence and dignity."

For more information on how you can volunteer or speak out for the seniors in Broward County, visit mowsoflo.org. For more information about Meals on Wheels America's campaign to End the Wait, visit mealsonwheelsamerica.org/end-the-wait.