2021 Meals on Wheels Durham Client Impact Report

Health and Wellbeing

Over 90% of clients say Meals on Wheels Durham improves overall health.

88% of clients report eating healthier because of MOWD meals.
Over 75% of clients said that MOWD helped maintain or improve health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, etc.
Meals on Wheels Durham has helped lower hospital or clinic visits for over one-third of clients.

Around half of clients attribute Meals on Wheels Durham as one of the reasons they can continue to live at home.
Clients report that having meals delivered in person offers someone to talk to, a sense of safety and security, and a link to get more support if needed.

Testimonials

"Never thought I would reach a point where I couldn't prepare something to eat myself, but I did. It's nice [to have Meals on Wheels]!"

– Meals on Wheels Durham Client

"The staff and volunteers are always very respectful. They are so good at checking in on us and have great concern for our wellbeing"

– Meals on Wheels Durham Client

"I am very grateful for all the volunteers and kind-hearted people I have met through Meals on wheels. God bless you all!"

– Meals on Wheels Durham Client

Affordability

2/3 of clients say they wouldn’t be able to afford nutritious food if not for Meals on Wheels Durham.

Just under half of clients with pets are unable to afford pet food if not for MOWD’s Pet Program.

Meals on Wheels Durham Client Profile

64%
Women

34%
Men

28%
Adults (25-64)

72%
Seniors (65+)

Volunteer and Program Satisfaction


591

Total Volunteers

9,035

Hours of Volunteering

201,504

Meals Delivered

100,000+

Wellness Calls Made
At Least

clients feel safer knowing a volunteer is coming during the week

"Because of our friendly and selfless volunteers, our seniors in Durham County will never be forgotten or left behind. Together, we will continue to deliver, for them"
- Meals on Wheels Durham Staff

More Than a Meal: By The Numbers

2,303

Units of Pet Food Served

8,441

Units of Nutritional Drinks Delivered

555

Holiday Gifts Given

1,331

Holiday Meals Served

1,470

Facemasks Given

138

Fans Delivered in the Summer

532

Local-Farm Produce Boxes Delivered

72

Pillows Provided to Clients