MEALS ON WHEELS BLUFFTON HILTON HEAD INC

Our goal is to continue meal service to the greater Hilton Head Island and Bluffton areas without ever having to deny or put a potential client on a waiting list. We anticipate delivering six meals to the elderly, ill, disabled, and homebound individuals in Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, and Sun City on a temporary and long-term basis. We estimate delivering an average of 120 meals per day for six meal service days per week (33,000 meals for 2021). As part of the meal delivery process, we conduct a wellness check or provide clients with opportunities to reduce isolation. Lack of nutrition and isolation are two issues that directly impact a client's health.

The organization's strategies and objections for 2021 are as follows:

Goals:
1. Deliver an average of 105 meals per day, for 6 meal service days per week (33,000 meals for the year).
Strategies:
1. Define local organizations (such as food banks, etc.) with which to form a cooperative relationship.
2. Focus resources and energy on developing our services to Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, and Sun City.
3. Improve our knowledge of our client base, our donor base, and our volunteer base.
The
Objectives:
1. In order to fund and achieve our above goals, we will need to increase foundation and fundraising income.
2. Implement upgrade to technology to improve client and volunteer recruitment, how meals are delivered, drive marketing and communication strategies, and donor and foundation support.

The meals on wheels team wealth of experience, knowledge, and willingness to engage in day-to-day operations helps build an effective and efficient organization. These individuals are dedicated to and passionate about serving community members who need reliable access to nutritious meals to sustain their health and independence.

In 2019, 2020, and 2021 Meals-on-Wheels, Bluffton-Hilton Head delivered 18,464 meals to 185 clients, 27,389 meals to 249 clients, and 29,671 meals in 249 clients, respectively. In 2022, the organization anticipates providing 33,000 meals to 290 clients. The current need for access to nutritious meals has become increasingly evident in the communities. The organization serves our most vulnerable citizens, who struggle with day-to-day activities in the face of covid-19. Yet, the impact that Meals-on-Wheels, Bluffton-Hilton Head has on our clients stretches far beyond quantitative measures. Success is achieved every day as our volunteers provide immeasurable support and reliability in times of vulnerability and uncertainty. All this comes in the form of a meal delivered daily and with a bit of kindness.

The population we serve is vulnerable and struggling to address life's basic needs. In 2021, we delivered meals to 102 clients in Hilton Head Island, 78 clients in Bluffton, and 69 in Sun City.