Broward Meals On Wheels Celebrates 30th Anniversary, Raises More Than $12,000 At Destination Soiree
Plantation, FL, November 18, 2014 (Newswire.com) - More than 100 members of the South Florida community attended Broward Meals on Wheels’ 30th anniversary celebration on November 6, 2014. Celebrating 30 years of fighting senior hunger in the community, BMOW hosted the trendy event from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at their headquarters in Plantation, located at 451 N. State Road 7.
Destination, a travel-themed soiree, featured tours of its new facility; succulent spirits by Passion XO beverages, culinary delights from local restaurants, incredible artwork, silent auction, entertainment by DJ Rudy Guevara and more. All proceeds/sponsorships, totaling $12,500, will benefit Broward Meals on Wheels, which improves health, reduces isolation and promotes independent living for seniors in the community.
Broward Meals on Wheels is part of a national network, The Meals on Wheels Association of America, the only national organization and network dedicated solely to ending senior hunger in America. The Association is the oldest and largest organization composed of and representing local, community-based Senior Nutrition Programs in all 50 states and U.S. territories.
“We are thrilled to celebrate our 30th anniversary with our community partners, supporters and donors,” said Mark Adler, executive director of Broward Meals on Wheels. “Through our comprehensive menu of programs and services, Broward Meals on Wheels is able to provide healthy meals to nearly 10,000 seniors each year.”
Destination financial sponsors include: Broward Health, Catholic Hospice, FPL, GA Foods, Medic Pharmacy, Sullivan & Fengler, Pulmonary & Sleep Specialists of Pompano Beach, Service Planning Corporation and VITAS. In-kind sponsors include: Bill Hansen Catering, CA Catering, Cabot Creamery, Christie’s Photographic Solutions, Complete Media Event, Cream of the Crop, DJ Rudy Guevara , GA Foods, Jeren Tropicals, Just Bars, La Croix Water, ONLI Beverages, Over The Top Linens, Passion XO, Roho Kitchen, Sol Exposures Photography.
About Broward Meals on Wheels
Broward Meals on Wheels (BMOW) is a private nonprofit organization providing hunger-relief services since 1985. Their mission is to provide essential services that improve health, reduce isolation and promote independent living for seniors in our community. BMOW serves more than 10,000 seniors an estimated 1.5 million meals each year throughout Broward County. The volunteer family at BMOW helps administer programs and services including: home meal delivery, community-based dining, nutrition education, in-home assessments, meals for companion pets, grocery shopping and emergency meals. For more information, please call 954.731.8770 or visit bmow.org.