The Official State Association
About
Who We Are: Meals on Wheels Florida is a state-wide organization joining together Meals on Wheels members and organizations. We are dedicated to eradicating senior hunger and providing nutritious meals to the home-bound seniors of our respective communities.
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If you are a Meals on Wheels chapter in the state of Florida, you can join the state association and enjoy many benefits, including networking with fellow members, an opportunity to bring our efforts before state representatives, a chance to attend the Meals on Wheels Florida conference, and other important matters that impact the success of your agency.
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Membership: $50 for programs with an annual budget less than $1M. $100 for larger programs.
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If you are looking for meal services, please visit mealsonwheelsamerica.org and enter your zip code in the location finder or call 1-888-998-6325.
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2025 Meals on Wheels Florida Officers & Board Members
Chair - Meribeth Phillips, MOWP of Manatee
Vice Chair – Beth Aker, MOW of Pasco County
Treasurer – Gabriel Pedrero, Senior Resources Vero Beach
Secretary- Lori Rice, Department of Aging Services Hillsborough
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David Blehar, Senior Friendship Centers, Inc. Sarasota
Pam Calzadilla, MOW of Palm Beach
Stefanie Ink Edwards, Community Cooperative & MOW of Soutwest Florida
Stephen King, MOW of Tampa
Rhonda Leiberick, MOW Sarasota
Tristan Ruby, Seniors First Inc.
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Our Mission
To empower local Florida Meals on Wheels programs to improve the health and quality of life of the seniors they serve so that no one is left hungry or isolated.
Our Vision
A Florida in which all seniors live nourished lives with independence and dignity.
By providing funding, leadership, education, research and advocacy support, Meals on Wheels Florida empowers its local member programs to strengthen their communities, one senior at a time.