Food and Nutritional Services 2020
Three Food Programs Dedicated to You
Food Programs in Action
Here’s how Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency provided support and food to our neighbors. In 2020, we were able to help our community receive food or delivered meals through Meals on Wheels’ Congregate Meal Sites for Seniors, The Emergency Food Assistance Program, and The Commodity Supplemental Food Program. The following is how we helped others receive food in 2020:
Congregate Meal Sites for Seniors
34,740 Meals served and 1,297 Active Seniors at 18 Sites
- Delicious, nutritious meals prepared by our Meals on Wheels Kitchens.
- Sites operated in Partnership with local entities, bring food, fun and friendship to help keep seniors healthy and independent.
Home Delivered Meals
204,781 Meals Delivered by Caring Drivers and 1,499 Homebound Seniors Served
- Delicious, nutritious meals prepared by our Meals on Wheels Kitchen.
- Sites operated in partnerships with local entities, bring food, fun, and friendship to help keep seniors healthy and independent.
- Compassionate visits and safety checks provide security for clients, friends, and family members.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP):
16,1000 Community Members Helped
NMCAA’s The Emergency Food Assistance program is proud it was able to help 16,100 neighbors in our communities in 2020. These individuals were 18 years old and older. Along with these individuals, 24 households were able to receive help.
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP):
1,296,000 Pounds of Food
NMCAA’s The Commodity Supplemental Food Program is dedicated to providing nutritionally balanced packages of food distributed annually to qualifying low-income seniors.
Meals on Wheels
Serving Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford Counties
Improving the health and quality of life of homebound seniors by delivering vital nutrition, compassionate visits, and safety checks so seniors can live nourished lives with independence and dignity.
“Volunteer drivers – angels of the highway – each of you serve a mission for me – not just the good food. I appreciate you all so much.”
Meals on Wheels Client
