TAMPA, Fla. – (March 14, 2012) – Meals On Wheels of Tampa announced today that it will be holding “Mayors For Meals Day” as a part of its March For Meals campaign. Mayor Bob Buckhorn will be participating in the event to show his support for our community’s homebound and hungry seniors.
Meals On Wheels of Tampa “Mayors For Meals Day” event on Wednesday, March 14th, will include Mayor Bob Buckhorn delivering meals with 36 year veteran volunteer, Amy Shimberg and MOW Tampa Executive Director, Steve King. “We are excited about having Mayor Bob Buckhorn participate in our “Mayors for Meals Day” event and greatly appreciate his wonderful show of appreciation for those we serve,” said Steve King.
March For Meals is a national campaign during the month of March, initiated by the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA), which seeks to raise awareness of senior hunger and to encourage action on the part of the local community.
This year, Meals On Wheels programs across the country are also celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the inclusion of Senior Nutrition Programs in the Older Americans Act (OAA). The OAA is the primary piece of federal legislation that authorizes and supports vital nutrition services, both congregate and Meals On Wheels, to Americans age 60 and older.
“We thank these local leaders for stepping up to the plate and joining our mission to end senior hunger in America by the year 2020,” said MOWAA President and CEO Enid Borden. “Meals On Wheels programs are on the front lines of our battle and need support from elected leaders to continue providing the nutritious meals and human contact that our seniors so desperately depend on.”
Senior nutrition programs across the United States, like Meals On Wheels of Tampa, promote March For Meals in their local communities through public events, partnerships with local businesses, volunteer recruitment and fundraising initiatives. Mayors For Meals Day is a component of March For Meals that utilizes the involvement of local Mayors and other local elected officials.
About Meals On Wheels of Tampa:
Meals On Wheels of Tampa has been committed to nourishing and enriching the independent lives of the homebound and seniors of Tampa since 1975. Today, Meals On Wheels of Tampa serves over 700 people with a hot meal during the lunch hour. Meals On Wheels of Tampa is a 4-star charity and relies on its community for support by not accepting government funding.
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