Strength and Stability: An Investment with Meals That Connect
$22,950
A pivotal initiative that embraces coaching and planning to strengthen leadership, define strategy, and build sustainability—ensuring our growing senior population receives the nutrition, care, and connection they need to remain healthy, independent, and securely housed for years to come.
The Need
As demand rises and State and Federal funding falls, Meals That Connect (MTC) must expand its capacity and leadership to ensure vulnerable seniors remain independent, nourished, and safe.
- 24.3% of county residents are older adults, growing 15% in the next decade.
- MTC has seen a 26% surge in demand and a 20% funding drop.
- 2,200+ seniors served; 85% homebound, 38% living in poverty.
- 200,000+ meals and wellness checks delivered last year.
- Supports food insecurity, connection, housing, and health priorities.
- Develop a strategic plan and guidance for long-term sustainability.
The Outcome
Meals That Connect is at a turning point: rising demand, limited resources, and a rapidly growing senior population make strengthening leadership and strategy essential. This initiative ensures expansion without compromising the quality of support and services seniors rely on.
- Leadership Development – Build a stronger, more capable leadership team prepared to guide growth.
- Strategic Clarity – Establish a clear roadmap that aligns priorities and drives effective decision-making.
- Sustainable Structure – Strengthen internal systems to scale responsibly and protect long-term stability.
- Partnership Growth – Deepen collaborations that expand reach and resources.
- Community Impact – Equip Meals That Connect to serve more seniors with reliable nutrition, connection, and support.
The Impact
Through stronger leadership and a clear roadmap, Meals That Connect will reach more seniors who might otherwise face hunger, isolation, or housing insecurity. Strengthened systems will ensure consistent nutrition, wellness checks, and human connection—helping older adults remain healthy, independent, and safely housed longer. By preventing crises before they occur, this initiative reduces the risk of homelessness and protects dignity for our most vulnerable seniors. With stability in place, Meals That Connect can respond confidently to surging demand and sustain essential care for decades to come.