Annual Christmas Fundraising Campaign

November 21st, 2011 – December 31st, 2011

Edmonton Meals on Wheels’ annual Christmas Fundraising Campaign is underway. The goal is to raise $75,000 to support meal programs for seniors, chronically ill and other housebound Edmontonians.

More than 25% of Meals on Wheels clients on the hot meal program require a meal subsidy. The meal subsidy program is funded by donations from the community and gives the client $3 off each meal. A regular “two meal” package costs $10.50 ($7.50 if on meal subsidy) and includes a hot entrée with a vegetable and starch, soup, sandwich, a baked snack, dessert and juice, fruit or salad. These rates have not increased in over 10 years.

However, the cost of food is constantly rising with an increase of just over 15 percent this year alone. More increases are expected in the immediate future due to sharply rising diesel costs. It is becoming more imperative that Meals on Wheels receive financial support from the community in order to sustain services.

You can help Meals on Wheels reach its goal of raising $75,000 by making a donation today. Donations can be made in person at 11111 103 Ave, by telephone at 780-429-2020 or online at www.mealsonwheelsedmonton.org/donate/donate-money.