Meals On Wheels America Announces $70 Million Gift That Will Help Strengthen The Meals On Wheels Network Capacity

Meals on Wheels America has received a $70 million unrestricted donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The organization says it plans to use the funds to strengthen its network capacity and expand services to more seniors.

The organization intends to direct the donation toward systemic improvements rather than immediate operational expenses. This includes upgrading shared systems, reducing redundancies across local provider organizations, and building collaborative capacity within the network. The organization reports that 98% of its local provider organizations anticipate infrastructure needs within the next three years that will affect how many seniors they can serve.

Nearly 14 million seniors in . . .