Strafford Nutrition Meals on Wheels

Strafford Nutrition Meals on Wheels

Strafford Nutrition Meals on Wheels (SNMOW) is dedicated to the health and well-being of Strafford County's older and disabled adult populations. With over 50 years in operation, we pride ourselves in our commitment to a person-centered approach. From intake on, we take care to work with each individual's specific needs, tailoring our plan to each individual.

More than a meal

Our meals are much more than just a meal. Our drivers are often the only person some of our participants see throughout the week. They deliver a hot meal, but also symbolize safety for many of our participants, as they know somebody will be coming to check in on them. When an individual does not answer the door, we follow necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being before moving on. In addition to security, our drivers provide our participants with the feeling of connection and companionship. While our visits may be short, many of our drivers have formed very special bonds with those they deliver to, a vital step in breaking down the feeling of loneliness they may otherwise feel. 

Promoting Physical and Emotional Health

With every meal served, each individual is provided with the basic nutritional needs to promote a healthy dietary intake necessary to improve or maintain physical health.  Equally important is the social contact that comes with each meal helping reduce the risk of social isolation, promoting an emotional well-being which ultimately can impact a person’s physical well-being.

Protecting Quality of Life

Although Nursing Homes may be an inevitable outcome for some individuals, they are a costly option for the individuals, their families, and their communities. For a lot of older adults, nursing homes aren’t a necessity if some basic services are available. Meals on Wheels provides a cost-effective alternative that gives an individual the ability to remain safely in their home, with dignity.

Aiding in the Social and Economic Needs

Too often, older adults will choose to go without basic necessities due to financial constraints. We do not believe people should have to choose between things like food, medication, or heat. The availability of Meals on Wheels reduces the risk of our community's older adult residents having to make these hard and often health-risking choice.

Your Support Impacts Lives

Your contributions will be used directly towards providing meals and support services to homebound older adults and disabled individuals in Strafford County. 

Who We Are

SNMOW mission is to promote the well being of the elderly and disabled adults of Strafford County by providing services to foster independence in their own home and prevent or delay the need for institutional care. Through the delivery of hot nutrition meals in home or community settings, daily safety checks, nutrition education, and nutritional assessments SNMOW will promote physical and emotional health, protect their quality of life, and aide in the social & economic needs of the elderly and disabled .