The mission of Meals on Wheels, Etc. is to enhance the quality of life for young and old by providing appetizing and nutritious meals as well as support services for seniors which enable them to maintain their independence and dignity. Our organization began with a small homedelivered meal program in 1973. Since that time, the elder population of Seminole has dramatically increased each year and the agency has responded with an umbrella of services to support this growth. Meals on Wheels, Etc. has 50 employees and over 700 volunteers, plus a volunteer Board of Directors that meets bi-monthly. The core services we provide to seniors include: Home-Delivered Meals, Congregate Meals, Case Management, Nutrition Education, Transportation, Homemaking Chores, Home and Safety Repairs, and Home Weatherization Services.

In 2000, the agency began operating its own kitchen to improve the quality and taste appeal of senior meals. The kitchen was also established as a business model to raise revenues to offset governmental funding limitations. In the past three years we have expanded the kitchen operation to include food service to public and private childcares, adult daycares, and most recently, a "fine dining" catering service was established. Beginning in 2006, the agency's production kitchen became the disaster relief meal provider for Seminole County Public Safety workers.