Background Statement
In 1968, our founder Virginia C. Baker recognized the need to help her struggling neighbors in Littleton, Colorado. She began preparing meals in her home kitchen and delivering them herself. Today, 56 years later, we continue to carry on Virginia's legacy. Nourish Meals on Wheels is a well-established, independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our dedicated volunteers deliver more than 700 made-from-scratch meals Monday through Friday to parts of Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson Counties, covering more than 150 square miles.
Program Statistics:
This year, our 600+ volunteers will deliver 230,000 meals
73% of our clients are unable to pay the full cost of their meals.
88% said the meal delivery program has improved their overall quality of life.
84% agreed or strongly agreed that having a daily visit by a volunteer driver provides more security for them to remain in their home.
85% agreed the meal program has allowed them to remain independent in their own home.
81% said our services makes them feel less lonely and isolated.
85% said our services reduce their level of stress.
As a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, we do not support or oppose candidates or political parties.