From the Director:
www.mealsonwheelsbymanp.org
The Results are In

The annual customer satisfaction surveys for Mid America Nutrition Program have been received.   The results are quite positive.  99% of all those who frequent the dining centers feel welcome and like their dining center.  This is a real tribute to the site manager’s at our 27 sites!  We certainly want people to know they are welcome.  It can be a wonderful place to get a nutritious meal for anyone at a very economical price.

Fully 90% of those who eat at one of our centers say that the food looks appetizing and tastes good either always or most of the time.   84% are pleased that we serve food they like to eat most of the time!  Below you will find at graph of the questions with the answers to the right:

                                                               AlwaysMost of the timeSometimesNever
I am greeted with a smile                                86%               14%               1%0%
The Staff makes me feel welcome                    88%               10%               1%0%
The overall appearance of the center is inviting  86%               12%               1%0%
The Center smells pleasant                             83%               15%               1%0%
The dining area is clean                                  90%                 9%               0%0%
The food looks appetizing                               41%                50%               7%0%
The food tastes good.                                     37%                51%             10%0%
The hot foods are hot                                      72%                24%               3%0%
The cold foods are cold                                   76%                22%               1%0%
They serve foods that I like to eat.                    25%                53%             16%0%



There seems to always be confusion as to who can get a meal at one of the centers.  The answer is: ANYONE!!   We need to have a reservation made the day before you wish to eat.  If you are over the age of 60 and wish to make a donation only, you will have to complete a registration form.  Those under 60 visiting the center must pay the full $5 cost of a meal – not bad for a nutritious lunch!!  For more information or to find a dining center near you call – 1-800-223-3625.

Welcome to the Meals on Wheels by MANP website.  For more then 30 years Mid America Nutrition Program (MANP) has worked to help people remain independent in their own homes.   We know that there are always people who need our help and don't know that we are here. Our website is one more effort to get the word out.

We have made a concerted effort to serve not only those who reside in the communities in which we have dining centers but also those who live out in the rural areas.  This is not always easy to do since we depend on volunteers to deliver 90% of our meals.  The area we serve is, however, quite rural.  If we are to meet the need of seniors here, we must reach those who live in the most rural areas.  It is an honor to help these proud seniors remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible!

The Meals on Wheels Association of America commissioned a hunger study which was released in 2008.  The study shows that 11.4% of all seniors in the United States are facing the threat of hunger.  Amazingly, those most at risk are under the age of 70!  We want to be sure that we make as many people in our area aware of our services as possible.

Our policy is not to deny anyone age 60 or older a meal if they are unable or unwilling to donate to the cost of the meal.  The suggested donation is $3.00 per meal, but for those who can't make that donation, we want them to know we are here to help!  We have taken a pledge to work to eradicate senior hunger by the year 2020!  Please join us in this goal by either donating to help us provide meals or by volunteering at your local dining center.  For more information call: 1-800-223-6325.