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  • 78% of our clients are funded by federal, state and county monies, United Way; individual donations, grants, and special fundraising projects.  Most government funding does not reimburse us for the full cost of the meals.  In addition, governmental budgeting woes and the uncertainty of grants increases our need for private donations. The remaining 22% of our clients are “private pay,” meaning they pay anywhere from fifty cents to the full price of the meals, depending on their ability to pay. 

    Your generous donation will help cover the cost of daily meals for those in need. You can contribute at any time through memorial or honorarium gifts, bequests, by credit card, or simply by mailing us a check. Donations to Monroe County Meals on Wheels are tax deductible.

    Online Donations
    For your convenience we are able to accept online donations
    using PayPal. 

     Consider a donation:
    • In memory of or in honor of a loved one
    • In memory or honor of a parent on Mother’s or Father’s Day
    • Through United Way
    • We receive matching donations from Bank of America, Morgan Stanley and many other employers.  Ask if your employer does a match.

    Consider including Monroe County Meals on Wheels in your financial or estate planning. Supporting our endowment ensures we can continue to support independent living for future older adults and disabled residents of Monroe County

    If your organization or business is looking for a charity to support with a special event such as dress-down-day, spaghetti supper, concert etc., please consider Monroe County Meals on Wheels. 

     

    • Form 990-EZ, Short Form Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax 

  • DAF Direct makes it easier to support Monroe County Meals on Wheels by giving directly from your donor-advised fund.

    What is a DAF?

    A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a centralized charitable account. It allows charitably-inclined individual, families and businesses to make tax-deductible charitable donations of cash, publicly-traded stock and in some case, certain illiquid assets, to a public charity that sponsors a DAF program.