Vermont seniors need support.
According to this data collected by Meals on Wheels America...
1
Vermont Senior Population
27.7% of Vermonters are age 60+
65.3% live in rural areas
27.9% live alone
6.9% live below the poverty line
2
Nutrition Needs of Vermont Seniors
8.9% experience hunger
(Nat'l rank: 46th in the U.S.)
24.8% eat 3+ vegetables a day
49.2% eat 2+ fruits a day
3
Healthcare
Challenges
28.3% live with a disability
18.1% report "fair" to "poor" health
10% have experienced a fall with injuries
State ranking for risk of social isolation: 20th in the U.S.
Donate
Mad River Seniors depends on community contributions to support Meals on Wheels and other programs and services. We aim to run a fiscally responsible organization, but we are currently facing a budget shortfall due to the rising costs of food and packaging. Every dollar helps.
You may also mail a check payable to Mad River Seniors to...
Mad River Seniors
5308 Main Street, #20
Waitsfield, VT 05673
Get Involved
Volunteer in the Kitchen
Help serve, prepare food, bag meals, or clean dishes
Deliver Meals On Wheels
Drive meals to homebound seniors
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