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As we head into the final month of 2020, we are looking forward to the New Year and a fresh start. If we are being honest, 2020 didn't go anything like we planned, but we are grateful to our clients, volunteers, donors, and staff who have been so resilient in light of the many challenges we have faced as a community. With the support of our faithful and generous donors, we are grateful to be able to positively impact so many Manatee County residents through our critical programs.
Recently, one of our clients, Jane*, told us that the Home-delivered Meals she has been receiving have been a blessing to her and that she does not know how she would have survived without them. On an extremely limited income and with no reliable transportation, Jane told us it is hard for her to get enough groceries to get the nutrition that she needs. Jane also said that everyone at Meals on Wheels PLUS has been so helpful and friendly. Albeit a socially-distanced delivery, she looks forward to her meals being delivered because she knows that she is going to see someone that cares about her.
We always say that we are, "so much more than meals", and Jane's comments confirm that we are indeed offering so much more than a meal. In the midst of isolation, our clients are finding hope and care through our vital programs. This work is made possible by your support of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee. Thank you!
Wishing you and those you love all the joys of the Season.
Most sincerely,
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President & CEO
Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee
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*Client name changed to protect confidentiality |
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Time is running out...
Today is #GIVINGTUESDAY!
After Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, comes #GIVINGTUESDAY, a global day of philanthropy.
Your gift today, up to $50,000, will be matched $1:$1 by
Sara and Steve Bayard.
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 ONLY!
Make your secure gift online today!
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December 5 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Lakewood Ranch Elks Club
4602 Lena Road
Bradenton, FL 34211
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Meals on Wheels PLUS hopes to collect 1,000 wrapped & filled shoeboxes to deliver to homebound seniors throughout the holidays. These boxes are often times the only Holiday present seniors receive. This year it is especially important because of the isolation so many of our seniors are facing. Please help us put some joy in the holidays for Manatee County seniors.
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Time is running out to make your 2020 tax-deductible gift! |
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Every donation received by 12/31 will be doubled thanks to a $30,000 matching gift from an anonymous donor! |
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The impacts of COVID-19 in our local community have greatly increased the need for the critical work of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee!
Hundreds of thousands of meals have been delivered since March and the need for basic nutrition will continue into the New Year and beyond. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to help feed our community in the months ahead.
Charitable gifts received before, or postmarked by, 12/31 are tax-deductible in the year they are made.
Thank you for your support!
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November 19- January 4th, purchase a Subaru and Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee will receive a $250 donation to help feed those in need in our community!
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If you are a senior needing meals delivered to your home, we can help! Our Home-delivered Meal program is available to Manatee County residents. Call us at 941-747-4655 to speak with a Client Services Representative.
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The Food Bank of Manatee, a PLUS program of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee, is providing bags of non-perishable food items as part of our COVID-19 Emergency Relief efforts. For more information about the distribution dates, times, and locations, click here.
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Our Mobile Produce Pantry will be out and about in the community providing fresh and nutritious produce free of charge. For distribution dates, times, and locations, click here.
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Sara and Steve Bayard are the generous sponsors of our Giving Tuesday $50,000 dollar-for-dollar match today, Tuesday, December 1st! We are grateful to the Bayard Family for their generosity and all they do to advance our mission in Manatee County.
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A special thanks to the girls of Girl Scout Troop 788 for helping us get in the Christmas spirit.
We are grateful to our friends at Girl Scout Troop 788 for all they do to help us #FeedManatee!
Do you want to lend a hand to donate and volunteer like the Girl Scouts? Call 941-747-4655 for more information.
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If you shop on Amazon, remember to select Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee to benefit from your smile.amazon.com purchases! We receive a percentage of every purchase you make to help feed our friends and neighbors in need!
Did you know Amazon Smile donations can now be made through app purchases?
It's easy! Here's how:
On the Amazon app, simply go to Settings, select Amazon Smile, and On!
Did you know... we have a wish list of needed items on Amazon? You can purchase items straight from our wish list and have them shipped directly to us to be put to use in the community!
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Due to the continuing impacts of COVID-19 and for the safety of our clients, volunteers, and staff, programs at Daybreak Adult Day Center and Friendship Dining Centers will remain closed through the month of December.
Our Home-delivered Meals and Food Bank of Manatee programs will continue under modified operations, as we have since April.
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