Meals On Wheels America

The meals on wheels america membership and advocacy teams provide direct support to our membership of community-based meals on wheels providers in a variety of ways. This includes federal and grassroots advocacy, education, training and networking opportunities, as well ensuring members are aware of and engaged in all the program and capacity-building resources and support we provide. The membership team recruits and retains members, ensures members are actively engaged in our initiatives and offerings, and provides relevant information, learning and networking opportunities designed to strengthen and support the network. Learning and development offerings range from virtual webinars, symposiums and networking opportunities, access to a peer-to-peer online forum, and the four-day annual gathering of senior nutrition professions each august. The advocacy team responds to the needs of our membership and the seniors they serve to set annual federal policy priorities, create information and resources to support individual member advocacy efforts, share opportunities for engagement around executive and legislative policy matters, and leads direct federal advocacy efforts on behalf of the membership in the areas of senior hunger and social isolation. We educate the administration and members of congress and their staff about the critical assistance provided by local meals on wheels providers and work to advance legislation to strengthen and expand access to home-delivered and congregate senior nutrition programs, increase federal funding to meet the needs of a rapidly growing senior population and rising costs, and better support volunteers and charitable giving that are essential for the work of our network. The advocacy team has also worked closely with the administration for community living and other federal agencies to improve the implementation of federal policies and maximize the effectiveness and impact of critical programs that serve the older adult population.

The marketing and communications team at meals on wheels america plays a vital role in raising national awareness of the growing and often overlooked crises of senior hunger and isolation. By elevating the visibility and demonstrating the impact of meals on wheels, the team helps drive broader recognition of the essential services our network provides to vulnerable older adults. To achieve this, the team strategically strengthens and amplifies the meals on wheels brand nationwide through a combination of thought leadership, targeted paid and donated media, and robust digital marketing campaigns. These efforts are designed to inspire action from individuals, organizations, and policymakers to ensure that no senior is forgotten. In addition to public-facing campaigns, the team provides essential communications support to the organization's healthcare initiatives, member services, and advocacy efforts. This work ensures that our national network remains informed, engaged, and empowered to build a sustainable and effective future for america's older adults.