An endowment is not for special projects or new buildings. It is a promise made to the future — ensuring we can keep delivering meals and connection to those who need them for generations to come.
WHY AN ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN
As Meals on Wheels looks toward the next half-century, one truth stands out: to continue saying “Yes” to those in need, the community must prepare today. This vision led to the launch of the Nourish the Need, Fuel the Future Endowment Campaign. Just as an individual relies on retirement savings for long-term security, an endowment offers an organization stability, resilience, and the ability to weather economic shifts. While today’s demands are pressing. Meals on Wheels is also looking ahead to ensure the safety net remains intact. Support for this campaign means that Meals on Wheels will be here for our children and grandchildren, serving as a promise that we will never have to say “No” to a homebound neighbor in need.
PERMANENCE
An endowment is a permanent, invested fund where the principal is never spent, offering:
Protection during economic downturns.
Confidence for future growth and crises.
Support for generations to come.
SECURITY
By 2030, nearly one in five Americans will be over 65, many relying on home-delivered meals for nutrition and connection. Your support of the endowment is an investment in the future community—one built on compassion, where no neighbor is forgotten.
LASTING IMPACT
Your gift is an opportunity to reflect your values and build the community you want your family to inherit.
Cash or Multi-Year Pledge
IRA or Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
Bequest in your Will
Life Insurance Beneficiary
