Malnutrition Research
Improving Nutrition Through Medically Tailored Meals
Meals on Wheels Central Texas continuously measures the prevalence of malnutrition in our older adult population and the impact our medically-tailored meals have on clients served. This research was made possible by the Family and Consumer Sciences Nutrition Department at Texas State University and The University of Texas at San Antonio’s Nutrition and Dietetics Department.
Our screening consistently show that 2 out of 3 clients who are malnourished or at risk improve their nutritional status within three
Depression Treatment & Fall Prevention
Expanding Access to Mental Health Care
In partnership with the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin, Meals on Wheels Central Texas provides an evidence-based Telehealth Treatment for Depression program for homeboudn adults age 50 and older.
The program combines virtual counseling with fall prevention strategies to improve emotional well-being, increase social engagement, and help older adults remain safely independent at home.
I was inspired to give because I have been very blessed and felt compelled to give back. I have known about Meals on Wheels for many years, and now that I’m older myself, I am more keenly aware of seniors’ needs and the difficulties they may have in getting their needs met. Your organization helps them meet their most basic need — food. I wanted to be a part of your team as a result.
DOUG
Meals on Wheels America donor
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your contribution helps us deliver nutritious meals, provide well-being checks, and offer additional services like home repairs and in-home care.
Your contribution helps us deliver nutritious meals, provide well-being checks, and offer additional services like home repairs and in-home care.
Yes, we are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity incorporated in the State of Texas. Our EIN is 23-7202594. Gifts to Meals on Wheels Central Texas are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Yes! The information you will need to provide to your broker is:
Meals on Wheels and More, Inc., D/B/A Meals on Wheels Central Texas
3227 East 5th Street, Austin, TX 78702
DTC Number: 0725
Meals on Wheels and More Account Number: 782L0755
Broker: Meagan Moll, Meridian Wealth Advisors
Phone: 512-717-5579
Our Tax ID Number: 23-7202594
Yes! Legacy gifts are a wonderfully meaningful way to ensure that we are able to serve our neighbors today and for generations to come. With a 52-year track record of serving the community, you can feel confident that Meals on Wheels Central Texas will continue to be here for generations to come.
The fundraising cost per dollar raised is about $.10; about 10% of fundraising revenue is used to pay for fundraising expenses.
All of our expenses are used to make our programs successful, but about 79% of our expenses are direct program expenses (used for the direct care of our neighbors).
Yes. While unrestricted gifts are always appreciated and allow us to meet the greatest needs of the organization, we are also grateful for gifts to any of our specific programs, including Home Delivered Meals, In-Home Care, CARE Team, and Home Repair. We also have occasional needs for specific things such as delivery vehicles and kitchen equipment. During those times, we can accept donations for those specific needs.
We appreciate the generous intentions of our supporters. There are certain types of non-monetary gifts in kind that we can accept, but others, such as most gifts of food and supplies, that may be better used if given to other non-profit organizations because we are not positioned to use them in our operations. Please call our Advancement Office at 737-218-4265 to discuss your goals.
Yes! Gifts in honor of a loved one or friend are a wonderful way to celebrate that person’s life and legacy. You may make a memorial or tribute gift on our website https://www.mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org/?campaign=426730, by mail, or by calling the Advancement Office. Please include the name and contact information of the individual you are honoring if you would like us to notify them of your gift. (Please note, we never notify the honoree or their family of the amount of a gift, only that one was made in their honor/memory.)
Yes, there are many ways to help support and advance our work through volunteer fundraising. Please reach out to Gissell Perez, Director of Development, at gperez@mowctx.org or 737-218-4139.