General Info

Established in 1984, the Senior Meals on Wheels Program serves more than 5,600 senior citizens of Kent County in Michigan every year. The organization supports the Homebound Meal Program, which serves over 1,800 senior citizens a day and delivers nutritionally balanced meals. One-third of the allocated federal nutritional allowance is spent daily on such meals. The Senior Meals on Wheels Program offers individual health assessment services. The organization also supports the Congregate Meal Program, under which nearly 10 dining centers are maintained that conduct social activities, medical checkups and health education classes. In addition, it offers information, volunteer and referral services. The organization maintains a location in Grand Rapids, Mich.