In April 2022, Meals on Wheels South Florida (MOWSOFLO) founded the Advisory Council with volunteers who will assist the organization with strategy, fundraising, events, and more, to strengthen the mission, vision, and values of Meals on Wheels South Florida.

WHY AN ADVISORY COUNCIL?
• Currently, 1,700 homebound seniors are on a waiting list for meals. MOWSOFLO must raise $3 million annually to prevent these seniors from going hungry.
• MOWSOFLO is the first responder in meeting the nutritional needs of seniors and their pets.
• MOWSOFLO also provides meals to children, who would otherwise spend the summer hungry.

Joining the MOWSOFLO Advisory Council are Arielle Capuano, Esq., Partner Attorney at Levinson & Capuano, LLC, Elaine Gonzalez, MBA, Account Manager at Humana, Nydia Menendez, Esq., Menendez Law Firm, Vanessa Oliva, Bravo Peruvian Cuisine, Evan Boyar, MD., District Chief of Emergency Medicine at Broward Health North, Paula Coghlan-Boyar, M.D., Attending Physician at Broward Health North, Diane Duncan, Director Vendor Relationship Management, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Lori Brown, CXO Founder L Brown CX Consulting, Ary Evans, Medicare Sales Manager – Captive Team, Oscar, Adrianna Oliva, Clinical Dietician, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Denise Nieves, President of Arcana Financial, LLC and Yvonne Lopez, Community Relations Director at the City of Coconut Creek, and Blanca Rodriguez, Senior Operations Advisor, AARP.

Along with Event Consultants, Doris R. Muscarella, Doris Business Development & Co., and Alyssa Lovitt, I LOV-ITT EVENTS, LLC, the Advisory Council serves the mission of MOWSOFLO, led by Executive Director Mark Adler, along with the support of the MOWSOFLO Board, staff, and volunteers.

MEALS ON WHEELS SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY IMPACT

• Serves over 10,000 seniors, 20,000 children, and 400 pets throughout South Florida annually.
• Provides over 1.4 million meals annually.
• Relies on 500 dedicated community volunteers.
• Advocates for seniors, children, companion pets, and hunger prevention.

If you are interested in more information on joining the Advisory Council or otherwise supporting the mission of MOWSOFLO, please contact Mark Adler, Executive Director at [email protected] or 954-714-6940.

About Meals on Wheels South Florida
Meals on Wheels South Florida is a private nonprofit organization providing hunger-relief services since 1984. With the dedication of five-hundred volunteers, Meals on Wheels South Florida delivers nutritious meals, friendly visits and safety checks that enable South Florida seniors to live nourished lives with independence and dignity. Meals on Wheels South Florida serves more than 10,000 seniors and 5,000 children an estimated 1.5 million meals each year. Included in their comprehensive list of programs and services are home meal delivery, community-based dining, meals for companion pets, grocery shopping assistance, nutrition education and emergency meals. For more information, please call 954.731.8770 or visit mowsoflo.org.

Meals on Wheels South Florida Funding Statement
Meals on Wheels South Florida is funded under the Older Americans Act and Fair Share Dollars from local municipalities through the State of Florida's Department of Elder Affairs and The Area Agency on Aging of Broward County. The generous support from The Jim Moran Foundation, Jewish Federation of Broward, United Way of Broward, the Children's Services Council, the cities of Tamarac and Pompano and Private Donations allows us to provide meals and services to those in most immediate need who would otherwise be placed on the ever-growing waiting list for home-delivered meals.

A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll free within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. Human Services Network, Inc. D/B/A/ Meals on Wheels South Florida, Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Registration Number: 01331.

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Contact: Doris Muscarella
(954) 240-4853
[email protected]