Established:
1975
Mission:
Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County enhances the quality of life of homebound individuals and seniors in Hamilton County by providing nutritious meals, personal interactions, and independence.
Serving Our Community:
Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County focuses on providing nutritious meals to our most vulnerable. The overarching goal is to provide physician-approved and nutritious hot, cold, and frozen meals to elderly and/or disabled individuals in the Hamilton County community. One way this is achieved is by providing low-income, food-insecure individuals with meals that meet their specific dietary needs. This will decrease the number of individuals suffering from food insecurity, loneliness, and malnutrition while improving their overall health, ensuring they are receiving the nutrients needed to sustain them and allowing them to continue living independently for as long as possible.
The Visiting Volunteer Program is designed to alleviate isolation and loneliness by providing a senior with a volunteer who can interact with them regularly to help them remain social and connected to community.
Leadership:
Beth Gehlhausen, Executive Director
Jay Lytle, President, Goodwill Industries of Central and Southern Indiana
Jeremy Ryan, Vice President, New Wave Property Service
Ann O’Hara, Secretary, Law Offices of Dale & Eke
Ron Hanson, Treasurer, Simon Foundation (retired)
Shanell Dominy, Liberty Mutual Insurance
Sherri Geiger, Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana
Dana Hess, Indiana Members Credit Union
David Hyatt, Riverview Health
Paul Jefferson, McNeely Law
Mark LaBarr, Duke Energy
Julia Lowe, Paradigm Health
Mekey McAllen, Girls Scouts of Central Indiana
Doug Miller, Brightworks Group
Kelly Panzer, PT Solutions
Other Ways to Help:
Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County would not be able to provide hot, cold, and nutritious meals to those in the community suffering from a physical and/or mental challenge without volunteer drivers. Each day (Monday–Friday), our 19 routes are delivered by one of our 425 compassionate, trained volunteers who provide socialization and conduct a brief welfare check. These visits and short conversations help alleviate the social isolation and loneliness many of our clients experience. Additionally, volunteers often identify other special needs clients may have, which are referred to partner social service agencies within the area.
Meal on Wheels of Hamilton County is ALWAYS in need of volunteers to assist us with meal delivery. Volunteers are required to deliver a minimum of once per month, must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance, and must pass a criminal background check. Applications can be completed online at mealsonwheelshc.org.
395 Westfield Rd.
Noblesville, Indiana 46060
(317) 776-7159
mealsonwheelshc.org
Challenge url: www.indianapolisgives.org/Meals-On-Wheels-Of-Hamilton-County
